Community Support Worker

Creative Support; Woodley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support in Stockport is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them learn coping mechanisms and live independently. You will help with budgeting and everyday planning while building supportive relationships.

The role offers flexible hours (full-time and part-time) with weekday schedules and a Development Pathway that includes WE CARE training, enabling progression from entry-level roles to leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Provide compassionate community support to individuals living with mental health needs.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and support independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support to individuals, helping them learn coping mechanisms and live independently.
• Foster connection and companionship, including social activities like Friday cinema trips.
• Assist with budgeting and financial planning support as part of daily living.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Resilience

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 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: 96155

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.