Lancashire County Council
Residential Night Care Assistant
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Salary £25,949 | 21 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Preston, Fulwood, Lancashire
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
We offer a rewarding role supporting adults who need additional help to live independently. You may help residents learn new skills, support older people, assist individuals with disabilities, or provide help with aspects of their personal care.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Resident support — Helping people maintain independence, dignity and choice.
- Activity involvement — Encouraging participation in hobbies, social events and meaningful daily routines.
- Personalised care — Providing assistance tailored to each resident’s needs.
- Team collaboration — Working closely with colleagues to create a warm, supportive environment.
Why Work With Us
Working in adult social care is emotionally fulfilling and wonderfully varied. Every resident has unique needs, interests and stories — meaning every day feels different.
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- Career progression — Paid qualifications and clear development pathways.
- Job security — Stable, long‑term employment.
- Foundation Living Wage — We pay above the National Living Wage.
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Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
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If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come
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