Resilience Support Worker (Casual)

Contract Type: Casual

Hours: As and when required

Salary: NJC Grade E £14.82 per hour

Closing Date: Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 23:59

Are you looking for a new opportunity in social care?

We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic people with a wide range of skills who are reliable, flexible and hardworking, to join a team of casual workers.

The right person will support the delivery of social care to vulnerable people across a range of social care settings, including residential, domiciliary, day services and technology response services.

It is essential applicants can demonstrate: 

Previous experience of working in a care and support setting.

Good teamwork and communication skills

The ability to undertake shifts which may entail lone working.

Positive mind-set with a can-do attitude and solution focused approach.

Deliver a person-centered service and be professional at all times.

To have a calm approach when working under pressure.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right people to work across modern, caring and fulfilling services across the whole of Blackpool`s care providers, in return we offer excellent staff support systems and training. 

A casual contract means there is not a guarantee of regular hours as this will depend on the work, it also means that you are not obliged to work set hours.

If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities to make a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

We offer a wide range of continuous professional development opportunities based on an individual’s specific needs and requirements.

For more information on what the job role entails or support with accessing/completing the application form, please contact the Adult Social Care Resilience Hub on 01253 478444.

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.

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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.

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