Cornwall Holistic Community Support Specialist

Disability Cornwall; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bright Exchange for employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free uniform

Charity mobile phone and laptop/tablet

Job summary

disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly in Cornwall seeks a Personalised Support Specialist to provide tailored, practical support to disabled people, their carers and families across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You will address challenges, build confidence and promote independence in home and community settings.

The role requires compassionate engagement, person-centred planning and collaborative work with professionals, volunteers and partners.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and empowering approach to supporting others.
• The ability to communicate sensitively and build trusted relationships with disabled people, carers and professionals.
• An understanding of person-centred and strength-based support.
• Strong practical problem-solving and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and make sound decisions.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with managing competing priorities.
• Good written communication and IT skills and accurate record-keeping.
• Team collaboration across internal teams and external partners.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and social model of disability.
• Calm under pressure and escalation awareness.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and own vehicle with business-use insurance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support in clients' homes and community settings per their plan.
• Support people after hospital discharge or at risk of avoidable admission.
• Conduct holistic assessments with clients, including whole life and property assessments.
• Provide practical support such as shopping and daily tasks.
• Build positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals and community organisations.
• Help people access local services and community resources.
• Encourage independence and reduce reliance on services.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to colleagues.
• Maintain clear case records and professional boundaries.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Sensitive communication

Person-centred support

Problem solving

Independence

Time management

Written IT skills

Equality & inclusion

Safeguarding knowledge

Vehicle ownership

Team collaboration

Job description

disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly in Cornwall seeks a Personalised Support Specialist to provide tailored, practical support to disabled people, their carers and families across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You will address challenges, build confidence and promote independence in home and community settings.

The role requires compassionate engagement, person-centred planning and collaborative work with professionals, volunteers and partners.