Job Description

Are you a compassionate, patient, and proactive individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking dedicated Community Support Workers to empower adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their community.

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and your ability to travel will be essential in supporting individuals to access various opportunities and appointments.

About the Role:

As a Community Support Worker, you will provide tailored, person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities in their own homes and out in the community. Your key responsibilities will include:

Promoting Independence: Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, shopping, and managing appointments.

Community Inclusion: Facilitating access to and participation in social events, leisure activities, education, and employment opportunities within their local community. This might involve accompanying individuals to clubs, classes, volunteer placements, or social gatherings.

Building Relationships: Fostering positive relationships with the individuals you support, their families, and other professionals involved in their care.

Advocacy: Championing the rights and choices of the individuals you support, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

Health and Wellbeing: Supporting individuals to make positive choices about their health, including diet, exercise, and attending health appointments.

Documentation: Maintaining accurate and factual records of support provided, progress, and any incidents.

About You:

We are looking for individuals who are:

Caring and Patient: A genuine desire to support and empower others, with a calm and understanding approach.

Excellent Communicators: Able to adapt your communication style to effectively engage with individuals with varying needs and abilities.

Proactive and Resourceful: Able to think on your feet, problem-solve, and identify opportunities for the individuals you support.

Organised: Capable of managing your own workload, keeping accurate records, and adhering to care plans.

Resilient: Able to remain calm and effective in challenging situations.

Committed: Dedicated to upholding the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to Travel: A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with appropriate business insurance is essential, as this role involves supporting individuals in various community locations and potentially across different sites.

Right to Work in the UK.

Satisfactory enhanced DBS check with Adults barred list check (or willingness to obtain one).

Previous experience in social care or working with individuals with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.

The benefits of working with Freeways:

28 days (pro-rata) annual leave entitlement (including public holidays), increases up to 35 days (pro-rata) with length of service

Excellent induction and training programme

Opportunity to complete the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Prospects for progression within the company - many of our support workers have gone on to become Team Leaders, Assistant Managers, Trainee Managers and Service Managers with us

Company sick pay

Company pension scheme

Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)

Family friendly/work-life balance policies

Free DBS check every 3 years

Occupational health provision

Employee Assistance Programme - 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline

About us:

Freeways are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. We are a highly regarded provider of residential services and are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60-12.85 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Sick pay
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CSW0725