Community Support Worker – Young People with Disabilities Service

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community Support Worker to join their Young People with Disabilities Service in Chelmsford. This role focuses on empowering young individuals aged 16-25, ensuring their safety, independence, and well-being. You will collaborate with social workers to deliver tailored interventions, while maintaining high professional standards and contributing to service improvement. With a commitment to community engagement, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. Join us to foster positive change and support vulnerable individuals in achieving their goals.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Driving License Required

Access to Vehicle Required

Qualifications

• Experience in social care with NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Completing assessments and support planning for adults and under-18s.
• Building effective relationships with clients, families, and carers.

Skills

Community Engagement

Assessment and Support Planning

Relationship Building

Safeguarding

Direct Support

Education

NVQ/BTEC Level 3

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Community Support Worker - Young People with Disabilities Service

Permanent, Full Time

Working Style:

Closing Date: Monday 12th May 2025 at 11.59pm

Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us, having received our 2nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row.

The Opportunity

The Young People with Disabilities Service works with young people and adults aged 16-25, supporting their safety, independence, and wellbeing from childhood into adulthood. The team adopts a strengths-focused approach, aligned with ECC’s transformational shift from long-term care support to a model based on prevention, early intervention, enablement, and safeguarding.

This enables young people, their families, and carers to access information and tools, live healthily and independently, and allows the service to respond proactively to increasing demand within financial constraints.

This role collaborates with Qualified Social Workers to deliver tailored, targeted interventions in accordance with care plans to vulnerable adults and young people.

Applicants should have relevant experience in activity-based work with vulnerable adults and/or young people in a social care setting, or be educated to Level 3. Passion for community engagement and direct support is essential.

Accountabilities

• Completing assessments and support planning for adults, and direct work with adults and under-18s, supporting social workers and occupational therapists to implement and monitor care plans.
• Maintaining high standards of professional practice and contributing to continuous service improvement.
• Highlighting safeguarding issues and implementing protective measures for vulnerable adults.
• Building effective relationships with clients, families, and carers, providing practical advice, support, and advocacy to enable safe, healthy, and independent living.
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver joint objectives and improve outcomes.
• Providing information and advice related to accessing third-party services (benefits, immigration, housing).
• Attending meetings, reviews, case conferences, and court hearings as needed to provide insights and evidence.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Experience in social care, with NVQ/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Proven ability to build relationships with adults, families, and carers in challenging situations.
• Experience in direct activity-based work with adults and/or young people.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Ability to build partnerships with external agencies.
• First Aid certification and/or Sign Language skills are desirable.

Why Essex?

Essex offers a dynamic environment with flexible working options, a focus on innovation, and a commitment to transformation and efficiency. Recognized for productivity, we value integrity and ethical standards, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and promote inclusive practices, including reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

The role requires mobility across Essex and beyond, including transporting service users. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are essential.

Join us to contribute to a positive, respectful workplace and make a difference in the community.