Community Support Worker

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Nottingham is seeking a Community Support Worker to empower individuals and promote their wellbeing. The role involves providing practical and emotional support, collaborating with service users, and helping access community resources. Ideal candidates will have experience in a support role and effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a benefits package including annual leave and pension contribution.

Benefits

24 days annual leave (Pro Rata)

Public holidays

Flexible working

4% employer contribution pension

Blue Light Card

BUPA Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a support or care role (paid or voluntary).
• Ability to communicate effectively and build trust quickly.
• Organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Good knowledge of local services or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a hybrid way across Nottingham City.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals.
• Work collaboratively with service users on support plans.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
• Help individuals access services, benefits, and healthcare.
• Maintain records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation.

Skills

Experience in a support or care role

Effective communication

Organised and reliable

Knowledge of local services

Ability to work independently

Job description

Community Support Worker

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £23,876.84 per annum

Based: Home and field based (focus on Nottingham City)

Tenure: Fixed Term until 30th September 2026

About the role

Are you passionate about empowering people to live independently and improve their wellbeing?

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals to help them achieve their goals.
• Work collaboratively with service users to develop and follow short-term support plans.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
• Support individuals to access community services, benefits, housing, and healthcare.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to service monitoring and evaluation.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Has experience in a support or care role (paid or voluntary).
• Communicates effectively and builds trust quickly.
• Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Has a good knowledge of local services and resources (or is willing to learn).
• Is able to work in a hybrid way, travelling across Nottingham City as required.

As an employee of Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire you will be eligible for our attractive package which includes 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata), public holidays, flexible working and a 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules). You will also have access to a Blue Light Card, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.

How to apply

For full details please download an application pack from our website. Alternatively, please contact our Human Resources department for an application pack by email to [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Closing date: Monday 10th November at 9am

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire promotes equality and diversity.

Registered Charity Number: 1067881