Residential Care Assistant
Job Description
Salary £25,949 | 21 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Fulwood, Preston | Lancashire
Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
What the Role Involves
You will support people who live at Meadowfield House, helping them maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. Your role may include:
- Supporting residents to learn new skills
- Providing assistance to older adults
- Helping people with disabilities
- Offering support with aspects of daily care
- Accompanying residents during community activities
Your presence brings compassion, empathy and purpose into the lives of the people who call Meadowfield House their home.
Why Work at Meadowfield House?
Working in adult social care is emotionally fulfilling and wonderfully varied. Every day is different, and every interaction makes a meaningful impact.
- Make a difference every single day
- No specific qualifications needed — just the right qualities
- Strong job security
- Paid training and career progression
If you're already a Lancashire County Council employee you must apply via the internal vacancies option on Oracle Fusion. You can do this by logging into Oracle Fusion and then going to Me - Current Jobs
Local Government Reorganisation
The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.
If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.
Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.
Salary range
- £25,949 per year