Community Support Workers

Bid Services; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Bid Services is seeking 2 Community Support Workers to join their team in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. The positions involve supporting individuals with sight or dual sensory loss to maintain independence at home and within the community, working 15 hours per week.

Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a clear understanding of sensory loss, and 3 years of relevant experience in health and social care. This role offers a flexible start date and the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in Health and Social care setting supporting individuals with sight or dual sensory loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to individuals in their homes or assist with travel.
• Enable access to community services.
• Assist individuals with financial management.
• Support access to recreational activities and medical appointments.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Understanding of sight and dual sensory loss

Job description

Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Flexible
Interview date: TBC

We are looking for 2 Community Support Workers to join our team at Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR) Sensory Services. There are 2 roles available, 15 hours per week, Monday and Friday only or Thursday and Friday only. You would be providing support to people with sight or dual sensory loss to maintain their independence at home and within the community.

• Working with people within their own homes or assist with travel. Enable people to access services within their communities.
• Enabling people with sight or dual sensory loss to access ships and provide audio description to enable personal choice.
• Enabling individuals to manager their money and make informed choices in relation to their financial affairs.
• Provide support to people to access recreational activities of their choice or medical appointments.

To be successful for this post, you will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of sight and dual sensory loss.
• 3 years’ experience of working in Health and Social care setting supporting individuals with sight or dual sensory loss

To apply for this role, you can email your CV to us with a supporting statement, apply online or complete our application form and email this to us. If you are Deaf, we welcome applications in BSL. Find out more here.