Residential Care Assistant | Part Time | Bowgreave Rise Care Home | Garstang

Salary £25,949 - £26,016 (pro rata) | Permanent, Part Time, 18 hours per week | Garstang

About the role...

Rota details: Afternoon position, three shifts per week; 15:30 to 22:00

Make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people. We're looking for caring, compassionate people with the right values, attitude and behaviours to join our team supporting older people to live their life their way.

At the heart of our Older People Service is a commitment to promoting dignity, independence and respect. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality residential care and support that enables older people, including those living with dementia, to live fulfilling lives in a safe and welcoming environment.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing person-centred care and support to older people who require long-term residential care. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will help residents maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life while ensuring they are treated with compassion, dignity and respect at all times.

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. We will provide the training and support you need to work competently against the standards of the Care Certificate. What matters most is that you are caring, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Job Description and Person Specification

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

If you want to know more about the role and shifts available, please contact Jill Maun on 01995 603637 for an informal discussion.

About the Service

Our committed team provides care and support to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. We operate 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres, supporting older people, adults living with dementia and their families.

Our vision is:

"To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care and compassion to live their life their way."

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.

International Sponsorship

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

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.