Community Support Worker
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Community Support Worker (Chesterfield)
Adult Services | Chesterfield
Job Details
- Salary: £12.08 per hour
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Closing date: Friday, 28th March 2025
Location
Rugby club sherwood centre
Job Description
Do you want to make a real difference? We're looking for support workers who want to develop their skills to specialise with autism. Working as a support worker for [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] means you will be providing exceptional support for individuals with Autism. No two days are the same. Your job will be key in encouraging independence, boosting service users’ self-confidence, and keeping them safe.
If you’ve previously worked as a support worker or in Health & Social care and have knowledge of CQC requirements, this will be beneficial. Alternatively, lived experience is welcomed.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals based on their needs, ensuring they receive support
- Attending reviews and liaising with external agencies.
- Be the young person’s champion and as part of the wider team strive to ensure that they achieve their aspirations and full potential.
- Helping individuals in the community and doing the things they love which can range from the cinema, arts & crafts, sports, shopping and much more.
- Manage the well-being and positive behaviour of autistic adults, ensuring that their needs beliefs and cultural values are met.
- Supporting a person with personal care and other complex health needs, ensuring that person’s dignity and independence is promoted.
- Writing and maintaining Positive Behavioural Support Plans, Risk Assessments and Session Plans.
Requirements
You’ll have great communication skills
You’ll embody our values; you’ll be kind, dedicated and have a passion for people.
You’ll bring passion and enthusiasm to the role
You’ll be keen to develop and work towards an NVQ in Health & Social Care
You’ll be comfortable with IT and have experience using emails
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave
- Paid DBS check
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career Pathway with comprehensive training
Additional Information
Please note: We are a Disability Confident Employer, please make us aware if you consider yourself to have a disability so that reasonable adjustments can be made.
If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, we would love for you to get in touch!