We are Caritas Care, a Learning Disability care provision in Preston, Lancashire. We focus on the individual and work with people with learning and physical disabilities of all ages and all levels of need. Our services include two Day Care services and a Supported Living Service.

We’ve got a fantastic team of passionate, committed people delivering services all over Lancashire and currently have some great opportunities for people wanting a career in care to join our charity in a variety of roles.

Our main priority is to find people with the right attitude and behaviours to match our own! You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications to get started – we’re happy to work with you to help you reach your goals. But if you are studying or have experience or qualifications in Social Care, we’d love to talk to you too.

We are looking for people who share our passion and values and who believe that everyone has the right to be able to reach their goals and aspirations and to help people to live the best lives they can, no matter what their background may be.

You will ensure that the people who use our Learning Disability Services have opportunities to lead a fulfilling life in their home and in the community. Above all, we want someone that:

 Has a commitment to quality and being the best they can.

 Can provide excellent care and support to all our service users.

 Treats others with dignity and respect.

 Works well as part of a team.

No two days will be the same working at Caritas Care. The people we care for are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such.

If you feel you have the relevant experience and/or transferable skills, with the commitment and drive to be a part of our team, we would love to hear from you.

Interested? Visit our website www.caritascare.org.uk.

Case Study:

Meet Lynnsey

Lynnsey has Cerebral Palsy, which affects both her physical and mental abilities.  She is also non- verbal and suffers with epilepsy and respiratory conditions.  Lynnsey needs support to meet her everyday needs such as, feeding, washing and using the bathroom.  This support is vital in helping her to live a full and active life, have fun, and remain at home with the love of her family around her.

Pam, Lynnsey’s mum says, “Lynnsey loves people, she loves attention and is very loving and affectionate.  She often puts her arms up for a hug from me or her carers and always has a big smile on her face.”

Lynnsey enjoys many activities and always happy to join in.  Her favourite activities include, trampolining, bowling and swimming.  She also loves going on holiday to Brickhouse Farm in Poulton-le-Fylde with her carers.

Having this support has a huge impact on the family, it allows them to have time for themselves and to do the things they enjoy safe in the knowledge that Lynnsey is cared for by people she has come to know well and enjoys spending time with.

Pam said, “We don’t know what we would do without the support of Caritas Care, it doesn’t bear thinking about.  I can’t describe the pressure and stress it takes off the family – we would be totally lost without it.  Having people you can trust gives you peace of mind and the reassurance that

Lynnsey will always be in safe hands.” We are looking for Support Workers who can provide that crucial support to the whole family, families like Lynnsey’s. You could be the difference, join our team.