Community Support Worker

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 March 2025
LOCATION
Chesterfield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Health & Social Care
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Great communication skills Knowledge of CQC requirements Passion for supporting individuals with Autism Ability to assist individuals based on their needs Experience in Health & Social Care Comfortable with IT and email usage

FULL DESCRIPTION

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!

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