Residential Casual Care Assistant | Olive House Residential Care Home

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority providing residential care in Lancashire seeks a Residential Casual Care Assistant. This part-time role involves supporting older individuals in care homes and day centres, covering for staff absences. The role offers training, competitive salaries, and annual leave. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a compassionate approach to care and may need to complete a Care Certificate during their induction.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is preferred.
• Ability to support individuals with kindness and compassion.
• Completion of the Care Certificate is required during induction.

Responsibilities

• Cover staff sickness and holiday absences.
• Support older people in care homes and day centres.
• Deliver care as trained during induction.

Job description

Residential Casual Care Assistant | Olive House Residential Care Home

This part‑time role is not open to international sponsorship. Older People Care Services' vision is to be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way.

We run 16 care homes and 13 day centres across Lancashire, providing care to more than 1,000 adults, including those living with dementia and their families. We have recently been awarded the National Customer Service Excellence Standard and received special recognition for our hard work.

This casual position requires covering staff sickness and holiday absences. You will work up to 37 hours per week, with shift patterns including 08:00-15:30, 15:30-22:00, and nights 22:00-08:00.

Responsibilities

• Cover staff sickness and holiday absences.
• Support older people in care homes and day centres.
• Work up to 37 hours per week across 08:00-15:30, 15:30-22:00, 22:00-08:00 shift patterns.
• Deliver care as trained during induction, including completing the Care Certificate.

Training & Support

We offer all the training and support you need to reach your full potential. We begin by supporting you through your induction. The Care Certificate forms part of your comprehensive induction programme. We pay for your training and offer opportunities to progress.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and great staff benefits are offered by Lancashire County Council.

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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.

He post 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.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration

Location: Lancashire, United Kingdom.