Residential Care Assistant

Job Description

Salary £25,949 | 18 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Lancaster & Morecambe, Lancashire

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

There are a variety of jobs available across Lancashire in adult services.

You will support people in different settings, who need additional help to live independently.

We're looking for people who will bring compassion, empathy and a sense of purpose into the lives of others.

• You could help people to learn new skills, provide assistance to someone who is older or has a disability or needs support with aspects of their care.
• You could support someone in their own home, a residential home, a short break service or out and about in the community.
• You'll have plenty of opportunity to progress with training and gaining qualifications whilst you work.

The benefits of working in adult services

Working in adult social care is not just an emotionally rewarding role, it’s one of the most varied too.

Working with a range of people with different needs means every day is different. 

• You'll make a difference to people's lives every single day.
• Flexible hours to fit around your life.
• You need the right qualities, rather than specific qualifications.
• On the job training and support. 
• Ongoing career progression, paid qualification opportunities and job security.
• We are a Foundation Living Wage Employer, paying above the National Living Wage.

If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs

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.

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