Community Support Worker

Cheshire East Council; Wilmslow; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Up to 10 extra days leave

Hybrid/flexible pattern

Electric/hybrid car salary sacrifice

White goods salary sacrifice

Career average pension

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking 10 permanent Grade 4 Community Support Workers for Care4CE – Wilmslow Supported Living Network. Posts are 21 hours per week at £13.70–£13.92 per hour, with enhanced pay, including weekends, bank holidays, and Christmas/Boxing Day bonuses.

Flexible shifts and driving licence required to support tenants across the borough. The role focuses on person-centred care, independence, and helping tenants live with dignity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support.
• Support with personal care, including washing, dressing, and dental hygiene.
• Assist tenants with everyday tasks such as cleaning, shopping, meal prep, and managing finances.
• Support with medication and accessing community services, including GP and hospital appointments.
• Keep clear and accurate care records and assist with care planning as a key worker.
• Help tenants stay connected with family and participate in social activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Flexible hours

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Social Care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to work within:Care4CE - Wilmslow Supported Living Network

We are looking for:

10 x Permanent Grade 4 Community Support Worker

21 hours per week |£13.70–£13.92/hr + Enhanced Pay

About you

Are you caring, friendly, and passionate about making a difference?

If you’re passionate about helping people live independently, confidently, and with respect and dignity, then a Support Worker role could be exactly what you’re looking for!

We’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who believe in empowering others and who take pride in supporting people to live their best lives.

You will have:

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and alternating weekends. (Shifts: 7am–3pm / 3pm–10pm)
• Commitment to learning and development.
• Valid licence to drive fleet vehicle for tenant support across the borough.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 in Social Care.
• 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.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.70/hr, rising to£13.92/hr
• Time and a halfon weekends and bank holidays
• Double payon Christmas Day and Boxing Day
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Opportunity to pick additional hours

We take pride in delivering high-quality services to our customers by having a well-trained and supported team. In addition, you will have an induction into the role and follow a training package and also have ongoing personal development opportunities.

The role of Care and Support worker will include:

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

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.

Are you interested, then get in touch!

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive34 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 purchaseup to 10 extra daysof 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 a37-hour standard full-time work weekwith the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with ourcareer 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
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

We are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.

If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.

Applicants should ensure all sections of the application form are completed as failure to do so will result in their application being rejected. Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however, please do not be discouraged from applying again.

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Contact: Zoe Brakewell, Resource Manager – [e-mail] Mobile:[phone]