Community Support Worker

Brainkind; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Group Life Assurance

Eye care voucher scheme

Long service awards

Free on-site parking

Career progression support

Job summary

Brainkind is seeking a Female Community Support Worker in Fleetwood to help adults regain independence after brain injury. You’ll provide person-centred support, follow rehabilitation plans, assist with daily living skills, and work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful outcomes.

No prior experience required—full training provided. You’ll need empathy, patience, resilience, good communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Has empathy, patience, and resilience.
• Is positive and motivated to support others.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to adult residents.
• Follow tailored rehabilitation plans to meet individual goals.
• Support with daily living skills, including personal care and hygiene, meal preparation, exercise and wellbeing, and social activities.
• Encourage independence and build confidence.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes.

Skills

empathy

patience

resilience

positive attitude

communication skills

interpersonal skills

time management

Job description

Female Community Support Worker

Location: Fleetwood

Rate: £13.45 per hour (£14.45 weekends and Bank Holidays)

Contract: Full Time, 35 hour contract.

Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives

Working in rehabilitation is unlike any other support role. As a Community Support Worker, you’ll play a vital part in helping individuals rebuild their independence, confidence, and everyday life skills following a brain injury.

You’ll walk alongside people on their recovery journey, celebrating milestones, overcoming challenges, and supporting them to achieve their personal goals. Many of the individuals we support stay with us for around three months, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a short but powerful time.

About Us

We are Brainkind, a national charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with brain injuries across the UK. Through our specialist rehabilitation services, we support individuals recovering from trauma, illness, and other neurological conditions to regain lost skills and live independently.

Our teams are passionate, supportive, and driven by a shared purpose. You’ll be joining a workplace where teamwork, compassion, and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

• Deliver person-centred support to adult residents
• Follow tailored rehabilitation plans to meet individual goals
• Support with daily living skills, including:
  • Personal care and hygiene
  • Meal preparation
  • Exercise and wellbeing
  • Social and leisure activities
• Encourage independence and build confidence
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes

This is a rewarding role where you’ll see real progress and gain a strong sense of achievement from helping others live more independently.

About You

You don’t need previous experience, as we’ll provide full training. What matters most is your values and attitude.

• Has empathy, patience, and resilience
• Is positive and motivated to support others
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can manage time effectively and prioritise tasks

If you care about making a difference and are eager to learn, we’ll support you every step of the way.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of up to £14.45 per hour
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Group Life Assurance
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Long service and staff recognition awards
• Free on-site parking
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and career progression

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Brainkind is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

We are unable to offer sponsorships for this role.