Community Support Worker - Birkenhead

Brainkind Neurological Centre York; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with brain injuries. As a Community Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting service users to regain their independence and live fulfilling lives. This rewarding position offers comprehensive training and career development opportunities, ensuring you are equipped to make a meaningful impact. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and employee wellbeing, you will thrive in an environment that values your contributions. If you possess empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills, apply now to be part of this transformative journey.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Buy/Sell up to 5 days annual leave per year

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Training and support

Company pension

Group life assurance

Eye voucher scheme

Long service and staff awards

Free parking

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; personality and values are key.
• Genuine empathy, positivity, and resilience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to individuals and support them in activities.
• Help service users engage with the local community and attend appointments.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Patience

Resilience

Job description

Job Description

Posted Thursday 8 May 2025 at 00:00

Community Support Worker PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Salary: up to £13.75 per hour

Hours: 35 hours per week

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people in regaining lost skills. We treat individuals with a range of brain injuries caused by trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more, helping them recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are passionate about their work, fostering a strong team spirit and mutual support across our services.

The Role

As a Community Support Worker, you will provide personal care to the individuals we support and ensure we meet high standards. Your responsibilities include supporting service users with activities such as visits to the local community, attending appointments, and other engagements. Driver not essential but preferred.

You will experience great job satisfaction by helping individuals do more for themselves and live fulfilling lives. We support your career development and will guide you throughout your journey.

About you

No specific experience is required; your personality and values are key. We can train you to become a skilled rehabilitation support worker if you:

• Have genuine empathy, positivity, patience, and resilience to support residents through their rehabilitation
• Enjoy teamwork and take pride in your work
• Possess excellent face-to-face communication skills and good literacy
• Have good time management skills and can prioritize tasks

Benefits Include:

• Up to £13.75 per hour
• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata)
• Buy/Sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
• Health Cash Plan (from June)
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and support
• Company pension
• Group life assurance
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

We prioritize employee wellbeing and career development, providing necessary training and learning opportunities.

If interested, apply today by clicking the Apply Now button.

Please note: applications will be shortlisted and interviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. We recommend applying promptly.

*All successful candidates will undergo compliance checks, including three years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks.*

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment that celebrates and supports employees from all backgrounds.