Community Support Worker

DiverseJobsMatter; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day working week option

33 days annual leave

Additional leave linked to length of服務

Time off in lieu

Leave during Christmas and New Year

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced family leave arrangements

External supervision and development

Employee health plan

Job summary

DiverseJobsMatter in Bristol is seeking a Community Support Worker to join a specialist team providing practical, person-centred support to individuals aiming for greater independence and community participation.

You will work with an experienced team to help clients set goals, access services and build life skills. The role is based in St Paul’s, Bristol, full-time, 37.5 hours/week, with occasional evening outreaches and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred support.
• Ability to establish positive professional relationships.
• Practical and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, individualised support to people toward greater independence.
• Develop positive relationships with individuals accessing support services.
• Help individuals identify personal goals and develop practical plans to achieve them.
• Support access to community resources, activities and opportunities.
• Encourage development of practical life skills, confidence and independence.
• Work with colleagues to coordinate effective support and contribute to service development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Relationship building

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Confidentiality

Job description

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026, 9am

Overview

Our client, an established Bristol-based charity, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Community Support Worker to join its specialist support team.

This position involves providing practical, person-centred support to individuals working towards greater independence, stability and community participation.

Working alongside an experienced team of caseworkers, you'll help people identify and achieve personal goals, develop new skills, access community services and build positive relationships.

The role offers a salary of £33,558 per annum, generous annual leave and the opportunity to move to a four-day working week without a reduction in salary after six months, subject to successfully completing probation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing, individualised support to people working towards greater independence.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with individuals accessing support services.
• Help individuals identify personal goals and develop practical plans to achieve them.
• Support access to community resources, activities and opportunities.
• Encourage the development of practical life skills, confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to coordinate effective support.
• Maintain a person-centred approach that respects individual circumstances and choices.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
• Participate in occasional evening outreach activities and an on-call rota.

Requirements

We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference and committed to providing high-quality community support.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred support.
• The ability to establish positive professional relationships.
• A practical and creative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, professional boundaries and individual needs.
• A flexible, adaptable and supportive approach to working with people from different backgrounds.

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Four-day working week option after six months, subject to passing probation, with no reduction in salary.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Additional annual leave linked to length of service.
• Up to 13 additional days' time off in lieu.
• Additional leave during the Christmas and New Year closure.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced family leave arrangements.
• External professional supervision and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee health plan.

Working Arrangements

This is a full-time position based in St Paul's, Bristol, working 37.5 hours per week across five days.

The role includes one evening or night outreach shift per month, with time off in lieu provided.

There is also an occasional evening on-call commitment, typically once every few months.

Application Process

Interviews: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November 2026.

Start date: As soon as possible.