Empowering Community Support Worker

Sight Village; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Fitness centre access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) seeks a Community Support Worker to promote its community services and support clients to live independently. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, shopping and appointments, while safeguarding and empowering independence for people with disabilities.

You will work closely with staff, families and tutors, using the Databridge MIS system and maintaining quality records. A flexible, supportive approach is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in English and Maths.
• Understanding the needs of students with disabilities and working with them patiently, flexibly and respectfully.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion and work well with others.
• Safeguarding principles and practice applied to the role.

Responsibilities

• Promote the aims and ethos of the QACs Community Services.
• Support clients in activities including leisure, household, development, vocational, volunteering, social and health activities.
• Assist with shopping, money handling, meal planning and cooking.
• Help with activities of daily living and home management.
• Attend appointments and support access to transport where needed.
• Support clients to engage in leisure and social activities and build independent life skills.
• Maintain records and use the Care Log system for daily updates.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments, and client reviews.

Skills

English level 2

Maths level 2

Safeguarding knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Databridge MIS

Job description

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) seeks a Community Support Worker to promote its community services and support clients to live independently. You will assist with daily living activities, meals, shopping and appointments, while safeguarding and empowering independence for people with disabilities.

You will work closely with staff, families and tutors, using the Databridge MIS system and maintaining quality records. A flexible, supportive approach is essential in this role.