Community Activities Support Worker

Chrysalis ( Cumbria) Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in England is hiring Community Activities Support Workers to help individuals with disabilities engage in community activities. The role offers full training, a competitive salary, and various benefits including a contributory pension and wellness support. No prior experience is required, but a passion for working with people is essential. Flexible working hours are expected, including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

Full training

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Double time on bank holidays

Wellness support package

Discounted local gym membership

30 days holidays rising to 35 days

Additional training opportunities

Qualifications

• No prior experience in support work required; full training will be provided.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to undertake community activities.
• Encourage independence and active participation.
• Work with individuals to develop their abilities.

Skills

Passion for working with people

Flexible availability

Job description

Overview

Community Activities Support Worker Vacancies (Carlisle)

Full Time, Part Time and Relief hours available. Salary: £12.60-£12.76 per hour.

Enhancement for direct support work hours during the hours of 8pm-7am and for all hours worked at weekends paid at extra 0.15p per hour.

Chrysalis supports adults with disabilities, with a strong focus on those with learning disabilities, to live their best lives. From our base in Wigton and Carlisle, Chrysalis supports adults with disabilities, with a strong focus on those with learning disabilities, to live their best lives. We want the people we support to be active and independent.

We want you to work with individuals to develop and build on people’s abilities, enabling them to develop their strengths and interests and to have an active role in their community.

The role will include supporting individuals to undertake activities in the community such as swimming, going to the cinema, walking, cycling, sailing, supporting people to socialise, gain confidence and develop their skills.

Full training will be provided so no experience in support work is required. We are looking for people with the right attitude, skills and interests who are passionate about working with people.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to undertake activities in the community (e.g., swimming, cinema, walking, cycling, sailing) and help them socialise, gain confidence and develop skills.
• Encourage independence and active participation in the community.
• Work with individuals to develop abilities, interests and strengths.

Qualifications and Requirements

• No prior experience in support work required; full training will be provided.
• Right attitude, skills and interests; passion for working with people.
• Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as applicable.

Benefits

• Full training
• A competitive salary
• Contributory pension
• Double time on bank holidays
• Wellness support package
• Discounted local gym membership
• 30 days holidays (including bank holidays) rising to 35 days
• Additional training opportunities

How to apply

For more information or an informal chat, please contact Emma Jackson on 016973 44751 or Email [e-mail]

Chrysalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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