Contract Type: Permanent (2 Posts)
Hours: 37per week
Salary: NJC Grade E SCP 12-17 £28,598 - £31,022 per annum
Closing Date: 10th August 2026 at 12 Noon
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Respite And Outreach Support Worker employer: Blackpool Council
Join our dedicated Public Health Team in the vibrant seaside town of Blackpool, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults at risk from drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive work culture with flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a commitment to your professional development through protected CPD time and diverse training packages. If you're looking for a rewarding career that allows you to collaborate with various stakeholders and drive positive change, this is the perfect place for you.
