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Community Support Worker

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Community Support Worker – Lancashire County Council

Salary: £26,016–£26,847 per annum
Location: Sharoe Green Neighbourhood Centre, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 8ED
Employer: Lancashire County Council
Job Type: Part-time
Working Hours: 20 hours per week
Vacancies: Multiple positions
Job Reference: 21482
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
Visa Sponsorship: Not available – this role is not open to international sponsorship.

Job Overview

Lancashire County Council is recruiting multiple Community Support Workers to join its Preston Domiciliary Service within Adult Social Care.

This opportunity is suitable for caring, reliable and positive individuals who want to support adults with disabilities to live fulfilling lives. Previous experience in health and social care is not essential, as training will be provided.

You will support people in their own homes and help them maintain their independence, wellbeing and daily routines. The role also offers opportunities to gain qualifications and develop a long-term career in social care.

Key Responsibilities

As a Community Support Worker, your duties will include:

  • Providing personal care and practical support to adults with disabilities.
  • Assisting with household chores, finances and medication as required.
  • Supporting individuals with their daily routines and personal needs.
  • Accompanying people into the community for shopping trips, outdoor activities and other social activities.
  • Communicating clearly and offering reassurance, encouragement and emotional support.
  • Responding appropriately to individual needs, including situations involving challenging behaviour.
  • Promoting independence, dignity, inclusion and a positive quality of life.

Requirements and Skills

Lancashire County Council is looking for applicants who demonstrate:

  • A caring, compassionate and positive attitude.
  • Empathy and an understanding of the challenges faced by people requiring support.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Motivation, patience and resilience when dealing with challenging situations.
  • A commitment to providing high-quality care and supporting individual needs.

Previous experience or a background in health and social care is not essential. The employer provides induction and mandatory training to help successful applicants prepare for the role.

Salary and Additional Payments

The advertised salary is £26,016–£26,847 per annum for the position.

Additional payments include:

  • 33% enhancement for weekend working.
  • 50% enhancement for bank holiday working.
  • Sleep-in allowance, where applicable.

The position offers various working hours, including some sleep-in duties and weekend work. The advertised vacancy is part-time at 20 hours per week.

Training and Career Development

Successful applicants will receive an induction programme and mandatory training.

The Adult Disability Service also offers opportunities to develop professional skills and gain qualifications, including a QCF qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3.

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Employees will benefit from support from management and colleagues, with opportunities to build experience and progress within adult social care.

Employee Benefits

Lancashire County Council offers a range of employment benefits, including:

  • Up to 31 days of annual leave, plus eight bank holidays and two additional statutory bank holidays, as advertised.
  • A public sector pension scheme, with shared Additional Voluntary Contributions available.
  • Discounts through the Blue Light Card Scheme.
  • Discounts on holidays, childcare, dog care and other services.
  • Medicash and access to support groups.
  • Cycle-to-work schemes.
  • Training and career development opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements designed to support work-life balance.

Right to Work and Visa Sponsorship

Important: Lancashire County Council explicitly states that this position is not open to international sponsorship.

Applicants who require employer sponsorship to work in the UK should note this restriction before applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended in 2013.

Successful applicants will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure as part of the recruitment process.

Local Government Reorganisation

Lancashire County Council states that local government across Lancashire is planned to be reorganised, with the existing 15 councils due to be replaced by four new unitary councils from April 2028.

Successful applicants will initially join Lancashire County Council. Their employment is expected to transfer to one of the new councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and applicable employment legislation.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can contact Lisa Sanderson for an initial informal and confidential discussion about the position.

Contact: Lisa Sanderson
Telephone: 01772 535945

Applications should be submitted through the official Lancashire County Council recruitment website. The council reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Closing date: 1 November 2026

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