Community Link Worker

1 week ago


Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Age UK Oxfordshire Full time

This is a fantastic time to join our Community Links Oxfordshire team to make a real difference to people's lives.

We are seeking to recruit additional team members to cover the South Oxfordshire area.

Hours; Part time and full time hours available working, Monday - Friday, school hours may be considered

Salary; £ £13.18 per hour

Benefits:

  • Working from Home and Flexible working
  • Free onsite parking
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 30 days after 5 years continuous service
  • Charity paid cash health plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Charity sick pay

Position:

Job Purpose:

To support and empower people to
'live life to the full', by maintaining their independence, health and wellbeing.


Working as part of our
Community Links Oxfordshire Team, you will work within local communities across Oxfordshire, with individuals, families and groups listening to what matters to them.

Connecting people to and improving access to information, support, activities and opportunities for all those with a health, care or support need.

We work closely with local health and social care partners.


You will predominantly be working from home, with some work in community settings, hospital settings or working with people in their own homes.

Every day is varied and interesting.

This is a blended role, so you will get to work across at least two different workstreams within the team.

We have a strengths-based approach with the people we work with and our team. We will help you to develop your skills and excel.

Our workstreams include:

  • Discharge Support at the John Radcliffe, the Horton Hospital and Community hospitals
  • Social Prescribing working in GP surgeries
  • Networker roles within Adult Social Care Teams and Oxford Health's Ageing Well
  • Community information events and community activities

MAIN DUTIES:

  • Support individuals and their families by taking a strengthsbased approach, providing telephone and face to face information and signposting in both community and hospital settings, and in people's own homes. Supporting them to create an individual plan as appropriate, to help people achieve their goals.
  • Keep information and advice knowledge up to date by attending regular training sessions and team meetings.
  • By being responsive and creative, develop, promote and deliver a menu of sustainable activities and opportunities for older people within their community.
  • Help improve access to available services, supporting people to know about and link into the support that exists through communitybased network events, information fairs, dropins and talks.
  • Ensure that local resources within communities are mapped and work to further develop the network of grassroots partnerships with local organisations, individuals and groups.
  • Work with, further develop and sustain the community link/volunteer network, building and supporting a team of volunteers to help run activities and support individuals to access opportunities in the locality.
  • Ensure that systems are in place for receiving and recording regular feedback from people using the service, to ensure the service is of high quality and meeting people's needs/
  • Maintaining accurate and up to date casework records and contributing towards the effective monitoring and review of services.

Requirements:

Qualifications/Education/Training

Essential Requirement;

  • 5+ O levels/GCSE/CSE or equivalent; grades A-C including Maths & English;

Relevant Experience

Essential Requirement;

  • Experience of working with older people and an understanding approach to their needs
  • Experience of working collaboratively with other statutory and voluntary agencies
  • Experience of providing relevant information and support to vulnerable people

Desirable Requirement;

  • Experience of working in the Charity environment and / or working with Volunteers and/ or in the community;
  • Experience of working within a health/social care setting

Relevant knowledge/Skills;

Essential Requirement;

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to relate to people at all levels and in differing circumstances

Desirable Requirement;

  • Experience of using a strengths based approach

Personal Attributes;

Essential Requirements;

  • Strong values of respect for older people and their right to choice and control over their lives
  • Passionate about supporting people, and enabling them to live their 'best life'

Is able to:

  • Be organised, able to prioritise & work to deadlines
  • Be committed to working within a team but confident to work independently
  • Deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential matters

Desirable Requirements;

  • Ability/willingness to speak to groups and organisations
  • Innovative, resourceful and adaptable, and willingness to learn new skills

Special Requirements;

  • Prepared to work flexibly including occasional ev


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Brandon Trust Full time

    Job Summary Seeking female support workers In Chesterton near Bicester Are you female wanting to work in Care? Do you live within an 30 minute commute of Chesterton? Do you hold a UK manual driving licence? Do you enjoy walking, swimming, watching movies and horse riding? Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker...


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time

    Role: Children's Bank Care WorkerSalary: £10.25 per hourHours: Bank (Flexible)Location: Tadley, HampshireEveryone deserves an incredible futureBecome a Children's Bank Care Worker with Acorn Education and Care and start working towards yours.Acorn Education and Care are recruiting Children's Bank Care Workers to join our teams within the Hampshire region....


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom SAHA Full time

    About The RoleHelp us to support some of the most vulnerable people in Calverley as they progress from being homeless, to being supported to being independent.At Saha, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement for people who are or have recently experienced homelessness and who are in need of support...


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom InHealth Group Full time

    Here at InHealth, we are expanding our teams and we have a requirement for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our team in an endoscopy setting. You will help to deliver endoscopy services for our static site to the highest standards, using a model of care that recognises the psychological, physical and social needs of our patients.What youll do: Welcoming...


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Full time

    Homes2Inspire provides homes and services that are committed to providing safe, well-planned care to children and young people who have often faced real challenges in their early years.Working in partnership with the local authorities, Homes2Inspire will provide child-centred care to the Young People who need specific support and safeguarding.As a Senior...

  • Bookkeeper

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Page Personnel Full time

    Immediate start Warm and welcoming teamAbout Our Client:The client is renowned in their field and are based in the centre of Bicester with good transport links nearby.The Bookkeeper will be responsible for:Handling client and customer accounts Bookkeeping duties Phone communication with clients and customers chasing payments and resolving issues Bank...

  • Bookkeeper

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Bookkeeper to to join an established company in Bicester on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave for 9-12 months.Client DetailsThe client is renowned in their field and are based in the centre of Bicester with good transport links nearby.DescriptionThe Bookkeeper will be responsible...


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Page Personnel Finance Full time

    This is an exciting opportunity for an immediately available Client Accounts Coordinator to to join an established company in Bicester on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave for 9-12 months.Client DetailsThe client is renowned in their field and are based in the centre of Bicester with good transport links nearby.DescriptionThe Client Accounts...

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxfordshire Association of Care Providers Full time

    Contract TypeFull & Part TimeJob SummarySeeking support workers In CartertonDo you hold UK Manual driving licence?Do you enjoy walking, swimming, watching movies and horse riding?Your skills and life experience could be a great match for our support worker role. All you need is a willingness to learn, flexibility, a can-do attitude and a desire to help...

  • Warehouse Operative

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom K2 Recruitment Full time

    Our client is looking for temporary workers to join their team as Warehouse Operatives. Hours of work may vary but will be between the hours of 06:00-18:00, Monday to Friday, depending on client demand. You will be:Picking and packing orders.Organising and sorting stock.Lifting and carrying heavy products.Loading and unloading. You must have good...


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Adecco Full time

    Do you have strong customer service and administrative skills? Are you able to prioritise your time in order to meet deadlines? Are you well organised? Yes, then we would like to hear from youMy client based in Kidlington is looking for aCustomer Service Administrator to support within their small and friendly team You will be responsible for answering...

  • Dental Hygienist

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Market Square Dental Full time

    We are looking for a Hygienist for Thursday's (Hours 8.30 am pm) and Friday's (8 am - 1 pm) in Bicester to join our expanding and experienced team. A busy existing list booked well ahead. Starting from May/June 2023.Friendly and supportive team with mentoring and clinical support available Modern surgeries, iTero scanner, airflow and air polisher available...

  • Warehouse Operative

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NRS Healthcare Full time

    Role:Warehouse OperativeLocation:BicesterSalary:£23,028.20 paHours: Full time 42.5 hrs per week, Monday - Friday, 07:30am - 16:30pm (1 in 8 Saturday rota)Job Purpose: To undertake all duties as part of the Warehouse team within the main Warehouse, Decon and Refurb.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Undertake the following duties in the warehouse: picking,...

  • Nursery Assistant

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Completely Care Full time

    Nursery AssistantBicester£10.00- £11.60 phWe are seeking a passionate and dedicated Nursery Assistant to join our team working within a variety of nurseries in or around the Bicester area. We offer flexible work for experienced nursery workers and for anyone new to the sector who is interested in gaining experience.Responsibilities: Supervising and...

  • Driver

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom NRS Healthcare Full time

    This isn't your ordinary driver role.Are you someone who is passionate about how we care for the most vulnerable people in society?Our Community Service Centre at Bicester is currently looking for a new Community Equipment Technician to join our friendly team. NRS Healthcare is the UK's leading provider of Community Equipment Services, we deliver complete...

  • Telesales Executive

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom PLANET RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD Full time

    Planet Recruitment are delighted to now be working with a well-established client based in Bicester. Due to continued growth are now seeking a Telesales Executive, who is looking for their next challenge to join their busy team.Role - Telesales ExecutiveSalary - £CompetitiveHours Location - BicesterResponsibilities of the Telesales Executive: To carry out...


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We are looking for caring and committed individuals to join our healthcare assistant team supporting our community hospitals. You'll be permanent member staff working between two wards based at Bicester community hospital and Oxford City community hospital (Churchill site).As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be instrumental in assisting the teams to meet the...

  • Cook

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom TRC Yorkshire Full time

    Cook / Chef- Care HomeSalary: £14.10ph- (Plus paid breaks)Hours:8am-5pm31.5 hours per week3 on 3 off shift basis28 days holiday(Unfortunatly sponsorship is not provided at the moment)Job DescriptionA vital part of the care home team, the Cook will help to plan and prepare a variety of meals which are appealing, nutritious and centred around our residents'...

  • Sales Associate

    1 week ago


    Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Tapestry, Inc. Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Coach is a leading design house of modern luxury accessories and lifestyle collections, with a long-standing reputation built on quality craftsmanship. Defined by a free-spirited, all-American attitude, the brand approaches design with a modern vision, reimagining luxury for today with an authenticity and innovation...


  • Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Principal Medical Limited Full time

    Job summaryThe collaborative care team covers North Oxfordshire and South Northants, working remotely to see vulnerable patients in their own homes. The team consists of nurse lead, occupational therapist, assistant practitioner and a support worker. The team meet regularly to review patients and allocate caseloads to the most appropriate practitioner. The...