Community Support Worker - Garforth

TN United Kingdom; Garforth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; 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 provide personalized support to residents, helping them regain independence through daily activities. This role offers immense job satisfaction as you witness the positive impact of your support. With a strong focus on teamwork and employee wellbeing, you will receive excellent training and development opportunities. If you have the empathy and resilience to make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Group life assurance

Eye voucher scheme

Free parking

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine empathy for residents and positivity to support them.
• Excellent face-to-face communication skills and good literacy.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized support to adult residents in daily routines.
• Follow individual support plans to meet residents' needs.
• Help develop independent living skills in residents.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Job description

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Community Support Worker - Garforth, Garforth

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Client:

The Disabilities Trust

Location:

Garforth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Community Support Worker Garforth, Leeds Salary: £12 per hour - £13 per hour on weekends and bank holidays 28 hours per week Why join us? 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 to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you’ll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.We make a real difference to the lives of our service users, and our Central Recruitment team plays a key role in supporting our operational services. The Role We are looking for a community support worker to join our team at one of our communities houses - Burnham Road in Garforth, Leeds. We will train you to provide personalised support to our adult residents. You will follow individual support plans to meet the needs and aspirations of each person. The focus is developing independent living skills: personal hygiene, meal preparation, exercise, leisure activities, socialising – the daily routine of regular life. You’ll get huge job satisfaction from seeing the people you are supporting do more for themselves and live the life they want to live. If you’re interested in building a career, we’re here to support you all the way on your own journey. About you We’re not looking for any kind of specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a good fit for the role and our Charity. We can train and develop you to become a great rehabilitation support worker if you: • have genuine empathy for our residents, with the positivity, patience, and resilience to support them through the difficult times of their rehabilitation• enjoy teamwork and take pride in getting a job done well alongside your colleagues• have excellent face to face communication skills and a good standard of literacy• have good time management skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload. Rewards You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services. • A competitive rate of £12 per hour with a £1 increment over weekends and bank holidays• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)• Excellent training and support• Group life assurance• Eye voucher scheme• Free parking• Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. gym membership, eating out and shopping- Blue Light Card: provides those in the NHS, emergency services, social care sector and armed forces with discounts online and in-store We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. You will have access to training and learning opportunities to that will further your expertise. To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button *All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks* Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It’s a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.