Respite And Outreach Support Worker (Casual)

Company: Blackpool Council
Apply for the Respite And Outreach Support Worker (Casual)
Location: Lancashire
Job Description:

Contract Type: Casual

Hours: As and when required

Salary: NJC Grade E £14.82 per hour

Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 at 23:59

Our respite service provides short breaks to enable the parent / Carer to take a planned break away from the caring role.

You will be required to work as part of an established team to deliver packages of care and support for the duration of the individuals stay. This role may involve a high level of intimate personal care and all aspects of daily living.

The role will involve various shifts to cover a busy service, and you will be supported in the role using the mentor and buddy system and have an induction to service.

You will be supported to complete all training relevant to the role. You must have an NVQ 2 or equivalent for this role.

Visa sponsorship: At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons.

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 the UK government website.

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Posted: June 12th, 2026