Job description
Job DescriptionSalary £26,016 - £26,847 (pro rata) | Permanent, Part Time | Older People's Care Service | West LancashireAbout the role...Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you!
As a
Senior Care Assistant (Nights), you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the home during overnight hours. While the role includes providing hands-on care and support to residents when needed, a significant part of your responsibilities will be office-based. You will need to hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care.
- Salary: £26,016 - £26,847 (pro rata) plus allowances, time and a quarter from 11pm - 8am and time and a half at weekends
- Hours: 23.33
- Overtime: Additional overtime hours available when needed
- Training: Fully funded training
- Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Rota Pattern example (6-Week Rolling Rota)This role follows a 6-week rolling rota with night shifts from 9:30pm to 8:30am:
Week 1: Monday, Saturday & Sunday
Week 2: Friday & Saturday
Week 3: Thursday & Friday
Week 4: Wednesday & Thursday
Week 5: Tuesday & Wednesday
Week 6: Monday, Tuesday & Sunday
Job Description and Person Specification.
If you want to know more about the role and shifts available, please contact Wendy Cooper on 01695 725682 for an informal discussion.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.
About the ServiceOur 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 InformationIn 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.
DBSThe 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 ReorganisationThe 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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