Community Support Worker

Cheshire East; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Macclesfield seeks a Community Support Worker to assist adults in living independently. The role involves providing personal care, administering medication, and helping maintain social connections. Applicants should possess good communication skills, a flexible approach to work, and a valid driving license for tenant support. This position offers a competitive salary, enhanced annual leave, and additional perks like a cycle-to-work scheme and employee assistance program.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to converse in accurate spoken English.
• Commitment to learning and development.
• Valid licence to drive fleet vehicles for tenant support across the borough.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with personal care such as washing, dressing, and meals.
• Administer non-invasive medication and maintain accurate care records.
• Help service users stay connected with family, friends, and their community.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexible approach to working hours

Education

Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Social Care

Job description

About us

At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do. For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co‑created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do. We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us! Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council. Join a team that’s compassionate, forward‑thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.

At Macclesfield Supported Living Network, we are passionate about empowering people to live independently in their own homes within Warwick Mews—a vibrant community of bungalows and flats designed to offer comfort and connection.

Join our team as a Community Support Worker! We have two full‑time positions (35 hours each) supporting adults to live independently. You will provide person‑centred care, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain social connections, making a real difference in people’s lives. The right candidate will need to be flexible with working hours on a rota and hold a valid licence to drive fleet vehicles for tenant support across the borough.

About the Role

• Support service users with personal care such as washing, dressing, and meals.
• Administer non‑invasive medication and maintain accurate care records.
• Contribute to care planning and act as a key worker when required.
• Help service users stay connected with family, friends, and their community.
• Carry out domestic tasks and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Respond to situations that may affect safety, following procedures and reporting to senior staff.
• Participate in social activities and promote independence.

This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role; to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role, please view the attached job description.

About you

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to converse in accurate spoken English.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Valid licence to drive fleet vehicles for tenant support across the borough.
• Commitment to learning and development.
• Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Social Care and knowledge of safeguarding, safer handling, and first aid.

To find out more about the essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the attached job description specification document.

What we offer in return

• A competitive salary – Between £per annum – £ per annum with guaranteed yearly pay increases!
• Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service.
• Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexitime.
• Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay.
• Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme – Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life.

How to apply

We’re delighted that you’re considering applying for this role! As an equal opportunities’ and disability confident employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special. To join our team, simply click ‘Apply for this job’ at the bottom of the page. If you’d prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Tracey Evans at [e-mail]; they’ll be happy to hear from you! If you would like to get in touch with us regarding this role, please remember to include the job reference number so we can assist you accurately and in a timely manner. Once you’ve applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we’ll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren’t able to move forward with your application at this time but please don’t let this discourage you, as your interest means a lot to us; we’d truly love to hear from you again in the future! For any technical enquiries, please email [e-mail]. Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.