Community Support Worker

Whitmore Vale Housing Association; Godalming; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible shifts

Company pension

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Mileage policy

Job summary

Whitmore Vale Housing Association is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide face-to-face care in clients’ homes or local community settings. A valid UK driving licence and access to transport are essential as travel to service sites may be required.

DBS check will be completed, and the role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development. The position requires compassionate communication, reliability, and the ability to work flexible shifts in a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and liaison with care professionals.
• Ability to accompany people to meetings and events.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping) and appointments.
• Promote community involvement and independence.
• Update electronic care records in real time.
• Liaise with families, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Assist in activities and events for people we support.
• Attend meetings and training as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Community Support Worker

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Salary Information

£26,208.78 per year (plus mileage* and travel time covered)

Job Description

Please note that at the current time we are unable to offer sponsorship for these vacancies. All applicants must have a full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Salary - £26,208.78 per year (plus mileage* and travel time covered)

People with learning disabilities and autism across Surrey rely on us to provide care and support to allow them to live their lives as independently as possible. This may be in our own accommodation or out in the community in peoples own homes.

It’s the belief that everyone deserves a level of independence, choice and control over their own lives that drives everything we do. Together, we enable and support people to live their best lives and reach their goals.

About The Role

Always motivated to achieve high standards of care and support, our Community Support Worker is the face-to-face contact for People we support, either in their home or assisting them to access their local Community. You will be a great communicator and able to liaise directly with Care professionals and able to accompany People we support to professionals meetings. Your role will have a positive influence on the People we support and assist them in achieving their personal goals.

You will develop strong relationships with the wider Care and Support team based out of The Old Manse with opportunities for overtime or bank cover at other sites/ services if chosen. Travel to our Head Office in Hindhead may be required for training and events.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible for service delivery - support clients with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning and shopping, life admin and making appointments.
• Responsible for supporting clients on daily outings or to appointments.
• Promote Community involvement and attendance at events and activities.
• Ensure emotional and practical support is tailored to an individual’s needs to enable them to live as independently as possible.
• Create a positive and supportive environment, ensuring that our clients’ rights and dignity are always upheld.
• Responsible for updating electronic care records in real time and sharing key information with colleagues.
• Liaise in person or over the phone with People we support, their family members, support workers, management, other departments and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the wider Care and Support team to drive service improvements and innovation.
• Assist in the facilitation of activities and events for the People we support.
• Ensure petty cash records are kept up to date in accordance with our policies.
• Participate in meetings, training and events that may be held off-site at or near our Head Office in Hindhead.
• Undertake any other tasks required by the Registered Managers/Deputies in line with the competency level of this role.

In Return For Your Commitment, We Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible shift work
• Company pension scheme
• Development opportunities including professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme through Health Assured
• Mileage will start from the Service Office or first appointment and end at the Service Office or last appointment. Commuting to/ from place of work from home is not included.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support, and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Application Question(s)

• Will you require visa sponsorship to work in this full-time post?

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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Closing Date