Community Support Worker: Empower Independence

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Outreach+ team. You will support adults with disabilities to live independently in their own communities, helping with daily living activities and enabling participation in local life. You will travel within Coventry to reach residents in need.

Experience is not essential; enthusiasm, the ability to encourage others, and a respectful approach are crucial. The role emphasises dignity and equity and involves DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and the ability to encourage people.
• Respect for citizens’ rights and choices while treating people with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support citizens in their own/familiar settings with daily living skills to enable community engagement.
• Assist with accessing benefits, community activities, shopping, cooking, reading mail and responding to correspondence.
• Travel within the Coventry area to support residents.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Respect citizens’ rights

Dignity and respect

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Outreach+ team. You will support adults with disabilities to live independently in their own communities, helping with daily living activities and enabling participation in local life. You will travel within Coventry to reach residents in need.

Experience is not essential; enthusiasm, the ability to encourage others, and a respectful approach are crucial. The role emphasises dignity and equity and involves DBS checks.