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On-site in Blackpool·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 4 Nov)
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- Salary
- £29,542 - £32,046 a year
About £2,070 - £2,220 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Blackpool
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
Skills
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Salary: NJC Grade E SCP 12-17 £29,542 - £32,046 per annum
Visa & relocation
At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons.
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Respite and Outreach Support Workers to provide planned short breaks and respite for vulnerable adults and provide a planned break from caring roles for their relatives/family/carers. The role involves shift working / weekend working and sleep over shifts. There is a high level of personal support required as part of the role. An extensive training programme will be provided to support the successful candidate.
What you'll do
The successful candidates will provide personal and practical assistance to vulnerable individuals who access our service and provide customers and colleagues with full and accurate information about the user's situation.
How you'll work
Hours: 37 per week
Job description
Contract Type: Permanent
Hiring process
Closing Date: 17th November 2026 at 23:59
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Helen Sigley Residential Respite Manager, Clare Barker or Jennifer Worsnip Deputy Respite managers on 01253 477864 or 01253 477995
If you require any information on Care and Support recruitment opportunities, advice or support on completing applications: please contact Adult Social Care Resilience Team on 01253 478444 or Email asc.resilience@blackpool.gov.uk
The Council operates an Introduce a Friend Scheme for a small number of agreed jobs in Children's and Adults Services which encourages our Blackpool Council employees to initiate a successful introduction. This job is one of those roles, therefore if you have received a recommendation from a friend please ensure you select 'Introduce a Friend' when asked on the application where you heard about the vacancy.
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Additional information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The successful applicant will be required to work outside of a 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday work pattern and will receive an additional payment on top of the quoted salary as a result.
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