Community Support Worker

ISW care are a Ofsted registered supported living provider for young people aged 16 to 21. We are currently recruiting x 2 staff members to work as Community Support Workers.

The role involves use of personal car to the young persons home to support them.

40 hours a week 9-5pm Monday to Friday or 9-7pm on a 4 day week.

12 month fixed contract.

We require staff who are motivated and hard working to work in a friendly and professional team. We have excellent staff retention.

You will be required to work with vulnerable young people supporting them with daily living tasks such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, seeking employment and education and maintaining their tenancy. you will also need to occasionally support them with attending appointments.

There is no personal care involved.

We require you to have good communication and computer skills and be able to complete daily recording logs and support plans.

It is desirable if you have previously worked in a education or care /support job in the past and have equivalent of level 3 in health and social care.

We can provide training and 2 week induction. Staff will receive ongoing training and there is scope for further development.

You will need a up to date DBS check or be on the update DBS service

2 references will be needed prior to job offer.

Benefits

Full paid holiday leave.

Full reflective supervision by experienced manager

Team building exercises

Community Support Worker role you will be given mileage allowance of 42p per mile and £100 tax free car user allowance on top of your salary.

Monthly staff achievement bonus of £100 depending on meeting service expectations.

Christmas Bonus and incentives

Specialist training and scope for career progression

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Care home
• Live-in
• Sheltered housing

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ashton-Under-Lyne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• able to use car for purpose of fulfilling the role

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (required)

Experience:

• Support Worker: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORT WORKER