Support Worker (Independent Supported Living)

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Support Worker (Independent Supported Living), Bath

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Client:

Curo

Location:

Bath, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

87f840d7524f

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

What you'll be doing

As a support worker within the Independent Living Service, no two days are ever the same, primarily you will be:

• Working with people to support them live independently within their own homes.
• Managing your own customer case load, building effective rapport and trust, allowing you to fully understand the needs of your customers.
• You’ll work with diverse partner agencies to identify appropriate support to enable customers to successfully live independently.

More about you

The successful Support Worker will ideally have the skills and background listed below:

• We are looking for proactive and enthusiastic people with an approachable personality – these are the key core traits a successful Support Worker require.
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills.
• You’ll be comfortable with dealing with challenging conversations, remaining confident and firm, whilst being respectful and considerate.
• You’ll have the skills to listen to and recognise what it is that our customers really want and be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes.
• You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of ICT Software such as Outlook and Microsoft Office. Experience of working with mobile Apps is desirable.
• You will be able to work effectively, without judgement, but with a strong sense of professional boundaries.
• You will understand the need for support planning, risk assessment and inspiring customers to recognise and achieve their goals.
• You’ll have good resilience and an understanding of the issues faced by vulnerable adults living in the wider community.
• This role will involve travel throughout B&NES predominantly but may include Bristol and North Somerset for annual leave cover. This means a driving license, access to transport with business insurance and ability to transport customers is essential.

You will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check for this role which we will do for you when you start.

What you’ll get in return

We believe you’ll have a job that makes you feel good about what you’re doing and help us to make a difference to our customers’ lives every day.

So in return for all your hard work, not only do our Support Workers get a great salary but we also offer:

• 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 3 years service
• An additional day’s leave on your birthday
• Contributory (Salary Sacrifice) Pension Scheme matched by CURO up to 10%
• Annual ‘Homes for Good’ Reward.
• Life Assurance Policy (up to 6x your annual salary)
• Flexible Benefits including the ability to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave, gym membership, Health Cash Plan, Computer Scheme, Green Cars, Cycle to Work
• ‘Perks at Work’ – access to 1000’s of discounts online and in-store.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – providing friendly impartial advice on financial, health, work or mental wellbeing.