Community Support worker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Community Support Worker for a 2-3 months contract in Greater London. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to adults with learning disabilities, promoting their independence, and ensuring community involvement. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities is essential.
• Ability to use basic IT systems for record-keeping and communication.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, practical, and emotional support to individuals in the community.
• Promote independence and choice by enabling service users to develop daily living skills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

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Community Support worker, Greater London

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Client:

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location:

Greater London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Description
2-3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary:
• This role requires an experienced Community Support Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support to adults with learning disabilities.
• The post involves lone working within the community, supporting multiple service users to promote independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life.
• The successful candidate will be adaptable, empathetic, and confident working in a variety of home and community-based settings.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Provide direct, practical, and emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities in the community.
• Promote independence and choice by enabling service users to develop daily living skills and take part in activities.
• Work autonomously in lone-working situations while ensuring consistent high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation in line with safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR requirements.
• Communicate effectively with service users, families, carers, and other professionals.
• Assist in the implementation and review of care/support plans.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and safeguarding concerns, following policy and procedure.
• Support service users with personal care tasks where required.
• Actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in service delivery.
Skills/Experience: • Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities is essential.
• Proven ability to lone work confidently and responsibly in a community setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements.
• Commitment to delivering person-centred care and promoting service user rights.
• Ability to use basic IT systems for record-keeping and communication.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
Additional Information: • This is a temporary, full-time role (32.5 hours per week).
• Working hours are 09:00 to 15:30, Monday to Friday.
• An enhanced DBS and references will be required prior to appointment.


Requirements
• Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities is essential. • Proven ability to lone work confidently and responsibly in a community setting. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload. • Understanding of safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements. • Commitment to delivering person-centred care and promoting service user rights. • Ability to use basic IT systems for record-keeping and communication. • NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.