Community Support Advocate for Vulnerable Adults

Working for Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker in Colchester to deliver targeted interventions under care plans for vulnerable adults. You will work with social workers and occupational therapists, providing practical support and advocacy to enable independence and wellbeing.

The role requires experience in a social care setting (Level 3 or equivalent preferred) and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in a social care setting with vulnerable adults is desirable.
• Continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant area.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, families and carers.
• Mobility: driving licence and access to a vehicle or meet mobility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supports social workers and occupational therapists to implement and monitor care plans for vulnerable adults.
• Maintains high standards of professional practice and contributes to service improvements.
• Highlights issues and implements safeguarding plans for vulnerable adults.
• Builds strong relationships with clients, families and carers to provide practical advice and support.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external partner agencies to deliver joint objectives.
• Provides information and advice regarding involvement/access to third-party agencies (benefits, housing, immigration).
• Attends meetings, reviews, case conferences and court hearings to provide information and evidence.
• Meets annual targets and objectives defined in the performance management framework.

Skills

Community engagement

Relationship building

Direct support

Education

NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

First Aid certificate

Sign Language knowledge

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker in Colchester to deliver targeted interventions under care plans for vulnerable adults. You will work with social workers and occupational therapists, providing practical support and advocacy to enable independence and wellbeing.

The role requires experience in a social care setting (Level 3 or equivalent preferred) and a commitment to safeguarding.