Community Support Worker

Community Support Worker

37.5 hours per week

£30,318.20 actual per annum

Based at Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre & across community settings

Fixed term contract until 31st March 2025

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated and compassionate Community Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing crucial support and assistance to individuals within our community who are facing various challenges.

As a Community Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in connecting with individuals, understanding their needs, and empowering them to overcome obstacles. You will be based within various settings across Park Ward to ensure a wide reach across the communities.

You will need:

Ø Experience within a similar role

Ø An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the needs of multi-generational families/individuals with multiple and complex problems.

Ø Experience in delivering one to one guidance to support disadvantaged individuals/families to overcome challenges, including but not limited to; housing, finances, access to healthcare, navigating statutory services & form filling

Ø Grade C or above in GCSE English (or equivalent)

Ø To be able to communicate with a diverse range of communities and individuals

Halifax Opportunities Trust is committed to safer recruitment policies and practices. This includes appropriate DBS (disclosure & barring) checks for all, ensuring references are taken up and adequate training on safeguarding adults.

Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd May 2024 @ 5pm

For an informal discussion regarding the above post please contact Lisa Connelly on 07891 831740.

To apply, please visit our website on https://www.halifaxopportunitiestrust.org.uk/work-with-us/careers to complete an application form

Please note that we do not accept CVs as a form of application.

Halifax Opportunities Trust is an accredited organisation of the Living Wage Foundation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,318.20 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• Day shift

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/05/2024