Community Support Worker

Creative Support; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Stockport is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to individuals. The role involves helping clients with coping mechanisms and managing everyday challenges. This position offers flexible hours full-time and part-time options. Candidates must be based in the UK and eligible to work without sponsorship.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Values-led training

Qualifications

• Experience in providing practical and emotional support.
• Ability to help individuals learn coping mechanisms.
• Skills in fostering companionable connections.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support to individuals.
• Assist in financial planning and budgeting.
• Lead community activities like cinema trips.

Skills

Emotional support

Financial planning

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Are you interested in a meaningful career in mental health? If you’re searching for a role that is both diverse and rewarding, we invite you to join us as a Community Support Worker. Based in Woodley, Stockport, you’ll become a valued member of our dedicated team.

We offer flexible hours to suit your needs, including both full-time and part-time options. Our working hours are Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.

As a Community Support Worker, you’ll provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them learn coping mechanisms and gain the skills needed to live independently. The role also involves fostering connection and companionship, such as accompanying individuals on Friday night trips to the cinema.

You’ll play an important part in their financial planning and budgeting, empowering them to manage everyday challenges.

Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values‑led training to help staff grow from entry‑level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework.

Vacancy Reference Number: 92004

Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.

Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.