Community Support worker - Liverpool

The Disabilities Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on improving the lives of individuals with brain injuries is seeking a Community Support Worker in Liverpool. This role offers the chance to make a significant difference as part of a supportive team, providing essential care and assisting residents in gaining independence. With comprehensive training and rewarding benefits, it’s an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Group life assurance & Company Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye voucher scheme

Free parking

Nationwide employee staff discounts

Qualifications

• Genuine empathy for residents.
• Excellent face-to-face communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with everyday tasks and rehabilitation.
• Organize and participate in varied activities.
• Encourage independence and community integration.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

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Community Support worker - Liverpool, Liverpool

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Client:

The Disabilities Trust

Location:

Liverpool, 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:

9

Posted:

15.06.2025

Expiry Date:

30.07.2025

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Job Description:

Community Support Worker Liverpool (Mill Street) Salary: upto £13.00 per hour Hours: Full time 35 Hours per week Working in brain injury rehabilitation is different to other kinds of support work. You’re there to encourage and guide individuals, helping them gain the skills and confidence to live independently. You will share the journey with these inspiring people as they overcome hurdles, achieve milestones, and reach the goals they’ve set. You can make a massive difference in that time. 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. The Role Mill Street, opened in Spring 2021, is a purpose-built supported living service for people with acquired brain injury, physical disabilities and/or sensory impairment. There are 13 self-contained flats available. The service is managed by a Registered Service Manager Nicola, who leads Team Leaders and team of Support Workers to deliver a service of exceptional quality. It is a really varied job, with all kinds of different activities to organise and participate in. Mill Street is a permanent home for the people we support, and our focus is to support people to live the way they wish to, and be fully included in all aspects of their lives. We actively promote independence, and encourage community integration, whilst supporting with daily tasks such as providing personal care, environmental management, supporting with medication, health appointments, meal preparation and cooking to name a few. 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 Community 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 up to £13.00 per hour• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)• Excellent training and support• Group life assurance & Company Pension• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)• Eye voucher scheme• Free parking• Nationwide employee staff discounts incl. 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. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.