Community Support Worker (Eleanor Lodge)

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Community Support Worker to provide exceptional support to adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues. In this vital role, you will be the key worker for a set number of customers, facilitating their independence and supporting their journey towards employment and social integration. With full training provided, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals while enjoying a range of benefits and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values your contributions and empowers you to thrive in your career.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee discounts

Car Lease scheme

Professional subscriptions paid

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Flexible working options

Support for hybrid working

Qualifications

• Full training will be provided for the role.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker, supporting customers with learning and employment opportunities.
• Provide advice and guidance as the first point of contact with external agencies.

Skills

Self-motivation

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Tools

Driving license

Personal vehicle

Job description

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Community Support Worker (Eleanor Lodge)

Job Reference Ref/704/5559

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary Range:

Working Hours: 37

Location: Northampton

Closing Date: 31/01/2025

Job Category: Social Care - Adults

Organisation: West Northamptonshire Council

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on hours worked), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days linked to continuous service, and the ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out.
• Car Lease scheme
• Professional subscriptions / registration - if required, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - support programme run by Health Assured, available for you and your immediate family members, 24/7.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options to support work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
• Our West Ways of Working – equipping our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working.
• Making a difference - use your skills and experience with an organisation genuinely invested in improving people's lives.

About the role

Eleanor Lodge provides exceptional levels of support to adults, aged 18 and over, with learning disabilities and mental health issues. It is situated in Delapre, Northampton and offers a wonderful living environment for our customers.

As a Community Support Worker, you will act as a key worker for customers, assisting with positive enabling intervention and support for adults with mental health problems, physical and/or learning disabilities.

What will you be doing?

• Act as key worker to a set number of customers, supporting learning, independent, volunteering, and employment opportunities.
• Act as the first point of contact with external agencies, providing advice and guidance.
• Support customers to create, manage and update vocational profiles.
• Travel flexibly across Northamptonshire.

37 hours per week. Shifts of: 7am-3pm or 8am-3pm with alternate weekends of: 3pm-10pm.

About you

• Full training will be given.
• You will either currently have, or be willing to work towards, NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Full driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Self-motivated, personable, and a creative approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate, at our cost.

It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

About us

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit, and thrive'. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate, and Empower.

At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, and care about every detail.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement and challenges you positively every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.