Health and Social Care Worker - Together We Care - Full Time and Part Time roles availableCouncil

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024. Come join us and be part of our success.

​We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace.

Are you caring, reliable and passionate about helping others?

Join Together We Care at Knowsley Council and support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and physical disabilities to live safely, independently and with dignity. We provide a comprehensive paid training programme and ongoing support throughout your career.

As a Health and Social Care Worker, you will:

Support people with daily living tasks, community activities and personal care.

Promote independence, choice and wellbeing.

Work across supported living, respite and day services.

Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Full time, part time and waking night roles are available.

We are seeking people able to work flexible shift patterns including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights. Lone working may be required in some services. Enhanced hours and sleep-in payments apply where appropriate.

What we offer

Full training and development programme

Ongoing learning opportunities

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay and council benefits An enhanced DBS check is required.

We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

See the benefits of working for Knowsley MBC https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/yes.

Curious about how much a pension with Knowsley Council could be worth? Take a look at this public sector pension calculator to find out

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

Previous applicants need not apply.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact: Lisa Daley, Operations Manager, on [email protected] or 07824 372293.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Position type: Evenings, Full Time, Nights, Weekends, Part Time