Casual Community Support Worker (Female Only) | Part time, Casual Hours | Lancaster & Morecambe Short Break Service

Are you looking for a rewarding role that fits around your life? Join us as a Casual Support Worker to provide high-quality, flexible care for adults with disabilities. Our service operates 24/7, making this the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to work evening and weekend hours while making a real difference.

• Salary: £13.45 per hour
• Hours: Flexible hours as required (Mainly evenings and weekends)

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Help individuals access meaningful community and social opportunities.
• Administer medication and assist with basic financial tracking.
• Follow individual care plans and strict risk assessments.
• Promote personal dignity, independence, and overall wellbeing.

We value your personality, empathy, and reliability over formal qualifications. Full training will be provided and you will be...

• Available for key shifts: Ready to pick up crucial evening and weekend hours.
• Empathetic & Genuine: Possess a true desire to uplift and support others.
• Respectful: Treat every individual with absolute dignity and compassion.
• Flexible: Ready to step in and support a 24/7 service environment when needed.

• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose casual hours that match your lifestyle.
• Perfect for Extra Income: Ideal for fitting around other weekday commitments.
• Paid Training: Access comprehensive training and ongoing team mentorship.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career progression and funded qualifications.

Job Description and Person Specification

Ready to Apply?

For an informal, friendly chat about joining our casual team, please contact Benn Oxley or Samantha Hebblethwaite on: 01524 581282.

Formal applications will only be considered where a current CV is submitted as part of the application process.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

DBS

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

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.

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.