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Location: West Lancashire District Skelmersdale, Up holland, Tarleton, Ormskirk, Aughton, Banks, Burscough & Wrightington. Pay Rate £12.50 per hour - £12.80 weekend, plus 30p per mile fuel allowance Shifts available: Range of shifts available We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants A driving licence and own transport is essential for this role What we offer We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. With a career as a Care Assistant at Comfort Call, every day will be different to the next. Each will offer you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our client’s lives and your career. What you’ll get • Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay, • Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement, • Paid training and shadowing, • Uniform and PPE provided, • Death in Service Payment, • Pension scheme, • Benefits and Well-being Platform, • 28 days annual leave (pro rata), • Refer a friend scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Career path opportunities to develop your career into management / team leader once you have gained a good level of experience, • Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide. What you’ll do Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework. What you’ll do You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team. Why choose us? We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice and security. Apply now and start your journey with us City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer. Keywords: Carer, Care Assistant, Care Professional, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers

Job Description Make a Real Impact Every Day Join Lifeways in Skelmersdale, where your support truly transforms lives. As a Support Worker, you’ll empower adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries, and mental health conditions to live independently and confidently. Every moment you spend here contributes to a happier, more fulfilling life for someone. About the Service This supported living service is a modern bungalow in a welcoming residential area. It offers: Three bedrooms, including one with a walk-in wet room for wheelchair users A shared bathroom with bath and shower Spacious living and dining areas A beautiful garden for relaxation and activities The service supports adults with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. Current residents enjoy shopping, walks, eating out, and social events. We’re looking for someone who can help foster independence and community engagement. Local amenities include shops, pubs, takeaways, and leisure centres. The area also offers a shopping centre, restaurants, and a cinema. Outdoor attractions like Beacon Country Park and Delph Waterfall Nature Trail are nearby. Transport links are excellent, with a bus stop close to the house and a train station just 1.5 miles away. What You’ll Do Deliver person-centred support in daily living activities Encourage independence and promote wellbeing Support individuals with appointments, hobbies, and community outings Maintain accurate records and follow personalised care plans Shift Patterns Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week Shifts between 8:00am and 10:00pm, Monday to Sunday Rotational shifts: days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the people we support Why Lifeways Supported Living Services? Our services promote independence through self-contained apartments, communal spaces, and assistive technology tailored to individual needs. Locations offer easy access to shops, leisure centres, parks, and public transport. Feel Valued and Supported At Lifeways, we don’t just support the people we care for—we support you too. You’ll be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth. We Offer Over £2,000 in annual rewards and benefits Funded Health and Social Care qualifications Free DBS check Cycle to Work Scheme (up to £1,000) Gym discounts (save up to £192 per year) Eye care and health cash plans 10% discount at B&Q Access to the Blue Light Card £200 for every successful employee referral 3% employer pension contribution 8 paid training days per year Access to apprenticeships and further qualifications Hear It From the Team Our services in West Lancashire are all about helping people live life on their own terms. Whether it’s supporting someone to move into their first home or helping them reconnect with their community, we’re proud to be part of their journey. — Regional Manager, Lifeways Our Commitment to Inclusion We believe in equal access to opportunities and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact. Our inclusive culture is guided by our core values: Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous, and Equal (CHOICE). Apply Today Join Lifeways and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. Take the next step in your care career — we’re excited to meet you! LWGNW

Service Lead - Children in Care, Care Leavers and Adoption Wigan Life Centre South Salary: Grade 16, £74,122 per annum 37 hours per week We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you! Your role: Our current Service Lead for Children in Care, Care Leavers, and Adoption is retiring! If you are ready to build on a legacy of compassion, determination, and outstanding impactand lead a service that truly makes a differencewe would love to hear from you. This is a pivotal leadership role, we are seeking an exceptional individual to take the service forward into its next chapter. The successful candidate will bring strategic vision, operational expertise, and a commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice. They will lead a passionate and skilled team, ensuring that children and care leavers receive the support they need to thrive. About you: Compassionate, resilient, approachable, nurturing, fun are some words that spring to mind, to describe who we are looking for. Let's not forget you will have a contagious energy and leadership style that makes our teams feel safe and well looked after, because our social workers are just as important to us as our children and families. We are seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record in children's social care, particularly in supporting children in care and care leavers. You will bring the ability to inspire and empower teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred practice. With strategic insight and operational expertise, you will lead transformation, champion corporate parenting and drive high quality practice across the service. About us: Wigan Council has been voted 'Overall Council of the Year' at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. We have a culture that fosters positivity, courage, accountability, and kindness, rooted in asset-based ways of working, that make a difference for our children and families. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for . To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK () Prove your right to work to an employer If you like the sound of this role and would like to know more our Practice Director, Sandie Hayes, is more than happy to speak to you. You can contact at to arrange a chat. Interview date: To Be Confirmed This is a politically restricted role This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child and adult barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: Job Specification DBS Applicant Information Privacy Notice

Are you a caring and proactive individual? Are you looking for a rewarding career in the Mental Health sector? Then this could be the opportunity for you. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Recovery Support Workers to become part of our Supported Accommodation services in Wigan. Our staff play a vital role in ensuring that positive mental health and housing related support is delivered to all of our service users in a personalised way. We want people who will engage with those we care for, including those with autism, and build trusting relationships with them and their wider support networks. We have services in Wigan, Leigh & Atherton and will provide full training and support. We also offer either weekly or monthly pay depending on preference. As a Recovery Support Worker, your role may include visiting service users in their own home or within other settings and offering them practical and emotional support. We encourage our service users to live as independently as possible, and work towards this in accordance with their individual support plans. Experience of working in the Care and Mental Health sector is preferred due to some service user's challenging behaviour, however if you share our drive, passion and values for helping those with mental health needs, then do not hesitate to apply. You will receive full training, excellent peer support and a work environment that wants to see you succeed. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010. Vacancy Reference Number: 83702 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a caring and proactive individual? Are you looking for a rewarding career in the Mental Health sector? Then this could be the opportunity for you. We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Recovery Support Workers to become part of our Supported Accommodation services in Wigan. Our staff play a vital role in ensuring that positive mental health and housing related support is delivered to all of our service users in a personalised way. We want people who will engage with those we care for, and build trusting relationships with them and their wider support networks. We have services in Wigan, Leigh & Atherton and will provide full training and support. We also offer either weekly or monthly pay depending on preference. As a Recovery Support Worker, your role may include visiting service users in their own home or within other settings and offering them practical and emotional support, including personal care. We encourage our service users to live as independently as possible, and work towards this in accordance with their individual support plans. Experience of working in the Care and Mental Health sector is preferred as there are sleep cover and waking night shifts, however if you share our drive, passion and values for helping those with mental health needs, then do not hesitate to apply. You will receive full training, excellent peer support and a work environment that wants to see you succeed. Gender is considered to be an occupational requirement - Equality Act 2010. Vacancy Reference Number: 83703 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas . Application Instructions: In order to apply, please read the job description and then complete the online application form using the links above. You can also download a copy of our application form using the links above. Completed Application Forms must be submitted to our Head Office address (below) or emailed to to be considered for the vacancy. If you have not received a response to your application within 10 working days of the closing date please accept this as notification of an unsuccessful application. Unsuccessful applicants must wait 6 months before reapplying. If you require any advice on completing your application form, please call us on 0161 236 0829. Recruitment Department, Creative Support Ltd, Wellington House, 131 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3TS TPBN1_UKTJ

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