Community Support Worker - Wake & Watch | Permanent, Part time | Lancaster & Morecambe Short Break S

Salary £25,614- £26,016 (pro rata) | Permanent, Part time | Lancaster & Morecambe Short Break Service (Female Only) 

About the role...

Are you a caring, compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role where you can positively impact the lives of others?

Lancashire County Council's Lancaster and Morecambe Short Break Service is seeking dedicated Female Waking Night Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team. Our purpose-built short break service provides high-quality respite care for adults with learning disabilities and other support needs in a safe, welcoming, and person-centred environment.

As part of our overnight team, you will play an important role in ensuring the people we support feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night.

• Night Shift Enhancement: +25% 
• Weekend Shift Enhancement: +33% 
• Hours example: 1 night per week, 10 hours 
• Training: Fully funded training
• Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 

Key responsibilities include...

• Providing overnight supervision and support to adults with disabilities.
• Supporting individuals with personal care needs during the night.
• Carrying out regular welfare, wellbeing, and safety checks.
• Administering medication in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Responding effectively to emergencies and changing support needs.
• Completing accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Following support plans, risk assessments, and service procedures at all times.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure excellent continuity of care.

About You...

We are looking for people with the right values, attitude, and commitment to supporting others. Previous experience is welcomed but not essential, as full training will be provided.

You will:

• Treat people with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Take a person-centred approach to support and care.
• Be calm, reliable, and confident working independently.
• Have good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Be committed to achieving positive outcomes for people with disabilities.
• Be able to work flexibly as part of a rota-based service.

Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Benn Oxley or Samantha Hebblethwaite on 01524 581282

Additional Information...

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.

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.