Community Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend & bank holiday pay

Pension scheme

generous annual leave

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking Community Support Workers to assist tenants in the Wilmslow area within the Care4CE Wilmslow Supported Living Network. You will provide personal care, help with daily tasks, and maintain care records while supporting residents to live independently.

Hours total 21 per week across early and late shifts, including evenings and alternating weekends. A valid driving licence for fleet vehicle use is required.

Qualifications

• Provides person-centred care and support.
• Requires good communication skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support
• Support with personal care and daily tasks
• Help tenants with household tasks and finances
• Assist with medication and appointments
• Keep clear and accurate care records
• Support care planning and act as key worker
• Help tenants stay connected with family and community
• Carry out domestic tasks and follow health and safety
• Encourage independence and social participation

Job description

Ten permanent Community Support Worker posts sit within Cheshire East Council's Care4CE Wilmslow Supported Living Network, supporting tenants to live independently. The work covers personal care, help with household tasks, medication and appointments, and keeping accurate care records. Hours are 21 a week across early and late shifts, including evenings and alternating weekends, with fleet vehicle driving for support across the borough. A valid driving licence for the role is required.

What the job involves

• Provide person-centred care and support
• Support with personal care, including washing, dressing and dental hygiene
• Help tenants with household tasks such as cleaning, food shopping, meal preparation and managing finances
• Support with medication and with access to community services, including GP and hospital appointments
• Keep clear and accurate care records
• Support care planning and act as key worker when required
• Help tenants stay connected with family, friends and the local community
• Carry out domestic tasks and follow health and safety requirements
• Encourage independence and support participation in social activities

Skills & knowledge

• Works independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to learning and development

Checks & eligibility

• Valid driving licence to drive a fleet vehicle

Other

• Flexible about working hours, including 7am-3pm or 3pm-10pm shifts, evenings and alternating weekends

Nice to have

• NVQ Level 2 in Social Care
• Knowledge of safeguarding
• Knowledge of safer handling
• Knowledge of first aid

What’s offered

• Time and a half on weekends and bank holidays
• Double pay on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays from day one, rising to 39 after five years
• Option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year
• Flexi-time and hybrid or remote working where possible
• Enhanced career average pension at 1/49th of pensionable pay
• Induction, training package and ongoing personal development
• Salary sacrifice green car, cycle to work and white goods schemes