Community Support Worker

Amplius; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

State of the art IT equipment

Volunteer days

Flexible Working

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Generous Annual Leave

Career Development

Job summary

Amplius is seeking a Community Support Worker to assist customers experiencing homelessness in Wisbech. You will help build confidence, develop life skills and move towards a more independent future within a supportive team.

The role offers varied contracts including 6-month fixed term full-time and relief positions, with a salary of £28,040.46 per year (pro rata) for full-time and £13.45 per hour for relief roles. Enhanced DBS and UK driving licence required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, alongside good IT skills.
• Experience providing person-centred support in housing, homelessness or a similar setting.
• An understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing and the challenges faced by people with different support needs.
• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to build positive, non-judgemental relationships.

Responsibilities

• Help customers take steps towards a more independent life.
• Support customers to build confidence and life skills.
• Work within a supportive team to deliver housing-related assistance.

Skills

GCSEs English and Maths at Grade 4/C

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Strong communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work independently and in a

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Salary £28,040.46

Location Wisbech

This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in 10 days at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

Could you be the person who helps someone take their next step towards a more independent future? As a Community Support Worker at Amplius, you’ll work alongside customers experiencing homelessness, helping them build confidence, develop life skills and move towards a stable, independent life.

With a variety of different contract types available, you can find a role that works for you - whether you’re looking for full-time hours, part-time work or something more flexible.

Contracts Available:

• 6-month fixed term contract, full time


• Relief / reserve

Salary:

• £28,040.46 per year (pro rata)


• £13.45 per hour for relief role

Hours:

Full-time roles are 37 hours per week Monday to Sunday, between 8am and 10pm on a rolling rota.

Hours for relief roles will vary depending on the contract.

Location:

Wisbech HRS, Cambridgeshire.

The relief roles may be based at either Wisbech or at schemes in Peterborough.

No two days will be the same, but every day will give you the chance to make a positive difference. Whatever your availability, you’ll be part of a supportive team making a real difference to people’s lives.

You can read about our fantastic colleague benefits here - Amplius colleague benefits

What We’re Looking For

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, alongside good IT skills.


• Experience providing person-centred support in housing, homelessness or a similar setting.


• An understanding of safeguarding, wellbeing and the challenges faced by people with different support needs.


• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to build positive, non-judgemental relationships.


• Good organisation and administration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Important – Enhanced DBS clearance, full UK drivers’ licence, access to your own vehicle, and right to work in the UK are essential requirements. We do not provide sponsorship.

The closing date is 19th October.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

If you have any questions, please contact the Amplius Talent Team and we’ll be happy to assist you.

The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 40,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.

The Benefits

• Flexible working


• Pension contributions


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• State of the art IT equipment


• Volunteer days


• Flexible Working


• Pension Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Health Cash Plan


• Generous Annual Leave


• Career Development