Community Support Worker x2

London Borough of Redbridge; Ilford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Community Support Workers to join their team in Ilford. This role focuses on providing essential support to individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health needs. As part of a newly restructured team, you will play a vital role in developing community-based programs that enhance the quality of life for service users. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal empowerment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about improving lives and promoting independence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities and mental health.
• Ability to develop community-based programs and support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals with dementia and disabilities.
• Assist in developing and implementing community activities.

Skills

Community Care

Dementia Support

Disability Assistance

Person-Centered Planning

Transporting Service Users

Education

Relevant Health and Social Care Qualification

Job description

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Full time, permanent.

This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration and change in East London, with unprecedented investment in the area expected in the next few years and Cross Rail will open up new opportunities for new homes and jobs. We benefit from excellent transport links across London and Essex and our offices, based in Ilford, are only 9 minutes from Stratford and 18 minutes from Liverpool Street, in the heart of the city.

Our vision is Ambitious for Redbridge, and to help us meet our challenges, the Council is shaping its service areas to meet the needs and diversity of the population. As part of the vision we have restructured our Community Health and Social Care Team to develop a new service model and are currently recruiting to a number of new and exciting posts.

The successful candidate will specialise in working with people with dementia, physical and sensory disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health. This will include developing community-based programme of provision based on the findings of community care assessments, person centred plans and risk assessments. Central to this is delivery of, effective, efficient and value for money services.

You will consult with service users, carer’s and families for person centred support plans and key working, which promote independence, including health and wellbeing outcomes, community outcomes, personal empowerment and development, wishes and to try new things.

To assist, develop, implement and monitor activities within the service, including social, recreational, therapeutic and educational which are designed to meet the service users needs.

To undertake escorting or driving duties, transporting service users to and from home and when required for activities or outings. Driving license an advantage.

To assist service users, including those who use wheelchairs and other aids, in safe movements around the day centre and getting on and off vehicles.

Typical daily hours will be between 10am and 3pm, however, times may occasionally vary in accordance with service delivery.

For further information please contact Surinder Johal, Business Manager Provision, on

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Ambitious for Redbridge

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Full time, permanent.

This is an exciting time for the London Borough of Redbridge; we are at the heart of regeneration and change in East London, with unprecedented investment in the area expected in the next few years and Cross Rail will open up new opportunities for new homes and jobs. We benefit from excellent transport links across London and Essex and our offices, based in Ilford, are only 9 minutes from Stratford and 18 minutes from Liverpool Street, in the heart of the city.

Our vision is Ambitious for Redbridge, and to help us meet our challenges, the Council is shaping its service areas to meet the needs and diversity of the population. As part of the vision we have restructured our Community Health and Social Care Team to develop a new service model and are currently recruiting to a number of new and exciting posts.

The successful candidate will specialise in working with people with dementia, physical and sensory disabilities, learning disabilities and mental health. This will include developing community-based programme of provision based on the findings of community care assessments, person centred plans and risk assessments. Central to this is delivery of, effective, efficient and value for money services.

You will consult with service users, carer’s and families for person centred support plans and key working, which promote independence, including health and wellbeing outcomes, community outcomes, personal empowerment and development, wishes and to try new things.

To assist, develop, implement and monitor activities within the service, including social, recreational, therapeutic and educational which are designed to meet the service users needs.

To undertake escorting or driving duties, transporting service users to and from home and when required for activities or outings. Driving license an advantage.

To assist service users, including those who use wheelchairs and other aids, in safe movements around the day centre and getting on and off vehicles.

Typical daily hours will be between 10am and 3pm, however, times may occasionally vary in accordance with service delivery.

For further information please contact Surinder Johal, Business Manager Provision, on

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Ambitious for Redbridge

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

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