Holistic Community Support Specialist

disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; 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 is seeking a Personalised Support Specialist to help adults in North Cornwall live independently by providing tailored support and practical assistance. You will conduct home visits, perform holistic assessments, and coordinate housing, welfare benefits, and local services to improve wellbeing.

The role focuses on holistic support, client independence, and safety, with 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am–5pm and Friday 9am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering support services.
• Knowledge of health, social care, or community support.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits post-hospital discharge or for those identified as needing support, ensuring safety, comfort, and essential needs are met.
• Perform holistic assessments and develop action plans covering housing, welfare benefits, adaptations, and other support needs.
• Communicate with internal teams and other agencies to ensure clients’ needs are addressed.
• Provide temporary practical assistance (e.g., shopping, meal prep, light cleaning) until permanent arrangements are in place.
• Ensure clients have access to emergency contacts and ongoing support arrangements.
• Address any issues impacting a client’s recovery or wellbeing, escalating concerns when necessary.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt to changing situations.
• Familiarity with care assessments, risk assessments, and local support services.
• Experience using case management systems and supporting individuals post-discharge.
• Experience in delivering support services.
• Knowledge of health, social care, or community support roles.
• Knowledge of local resources and networks.
• Familiarity with environmental assessments and safety standards

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

IT skills

Independence

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

disAbility Cornwall & Isles of Scilly is seeking a Personalised Support Specialist to help adults in North Cornwall live independently by providing tailored support and practical assistance. You will conduct home visits, perform holistic assessments, and coordinate housing, welfare benefits, and local services to improve wellbeing.

The role focuses on holistic support, client independence, and safety, with 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9am–5pm and Friday 9am–4:30pm.