Job Description

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Are you looking for part-time, regular weekend work? Would you like to work for a not-for-profit charity where you are valued and invested in?
We are seeking a Community Support Worker to assist a young man with learning disabilities in his own home in Cambridge and while out in the community. You will be lone working, supporting this young man with his weekend activities which may involve travel to Huntingdon. With an expected longer shift on a Saturday and shorter shift on a Sunday, you will need to provide a nurturing, supportive and patient approach and hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to use your own car for work.

As a Community Support Worker you will assist with:

household chores, personal care and medication management. supporting people to medical appointments. supporting people during daytime outings including shopping trips, dining out and visits to the park. participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Why work for us?

Excellent rates of pay Flexible rotas 30 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Full, comprehensive training Access to professional, industry-recognised formal qualifications Career progression with our 'promote from within' culture Recognition of staff going the extra mile through our employee of the month award Annual employee awards evening, celebrating our valued staff and their achievements over the last year Access to employee discounts and benefits Company pension scheme Earn 200 for every successful Support Worker referred under our staff referral scheme Access to our employee assistance programme providing confidential support and advice to both you and your family HasteePay offering access to a portion of your wages as and when you need it Paid mileage (where applicable)

Requirements:

A full UK manual driving licence along with a car you can use for work is essential for this role Availability to work every Saturday and Sunday You will need a friendly, patient and outgoing personality Strong communication skills, being able to pick up on both verbal and non-verbal cues You will need a passion to help others and make a difference in the community You will be capable of working both independently as well as part of a team Experienced? Then we will value and offer to enhance the skills you bring! New to social care - no problem, as we have excellent internal training for all support staff.

The role:

Job title: Community Support Worker

Location: Cambridge

Closing date: Ongoing

Salary: 12.60 per hour, 26,280 per annum (FTE 40 hours per week, pro rata for part time)

Employment: Permanent

Hours per week: 15 hours, with a possibility of overtime

Responsibilities

To provide person-centred support to the people who use our services. To follow the support plans of the people we support and any other relevant documentation To support all people in line with their individual communication needs Assist with daily living activities, which may include meal preparation, medication administration, and personal hygiene. Maintain open communication with the people we support, their families and within the staffing team to ensure needs are met effectively.
Please see the and Person Specification on our website for more details: www.edmundtrust.org.uk

About Us

The Edmund Trust & Eddie's has been proudly supporting people across the East of England with learning & physical disabilities, autism and complex needs for over seventy years. We work to provide lifelong opportunities and create positive lifestyles for people to be equal and active members of the community.

We provide person-centred support, allowing individuals to choose how they want to live their lives, enabling them to reach their full potential. We encourage people to achieve their aspirations with outcome focused support. Working alongside our values of Commitment, Collaboration and Positive Interactions.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Application question(s):

We are unfortunately not able to offer sponsorship, or offer additional hours for those with an existing sponsorship. Please confirm you are not looking for sponsorship or are already sponsored. Do you have a full, UK driving licence and access to a car which you can use for work purposes? Are you looking for work every Saturday and Sunday?
Work Location: In person