Community Support Worker X 3

3 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield and District Housing Limited Full time

**Location**:
Wakefield District

**End Date**:
03/06/2024

**Reference**:
W091/24

**Posts available**:
x 1 30 Hours, Permanent
x 1 15 Hours, Permanent
x 1 30 Hours, Fixed term up to December 2024 (maternity cover)

**Salary**:
30 Hours - £21,466 - £24,365
15 Hours - £10,733 - £12,183

**What we’re looking for**:
We are looking for someone to work within our community-based teams to provide and monitor housing related support services to tenants within Independent Living Schemes, and other customers across the Wakefield District, who may have various support needs, with the main objective being to promote and maintain the individual’s independence in their own home.

To join our Independent Living team, we're looking for someone with:

- experience of working with older and vulnerable people, an understanding of their needs and knowledge of the services available to them;
- excellent customer care skills;
- a qualification at Level 1 of the Regulated Qualifications Framework in Maths and English; and
- a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle at all times.

For more information or an informal chat about this role, please contact our Independent Living Managers, Cassie Dart or Rebecca Battye on 01977 724449.

We are also hosting an online forum with the Independent Living Team Managers and Community Support Workers to answer any questions you may have about the role and what it is like working for the team on the following dates:

- Tuesday 21 May between 10am and 12pm;
- Thursday 23 May between 10am and 12pm;

**WDH is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employer WDH can offer you a great set of benefits which includes**:

- 26 days holiday (rising to 31 over 5 years service) and statutory bank holidays;
- an extra day off on your birthday;
- generous employer pension contribution;
- happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;
- a wide range of personal development opportunities;
- a fantastic health and wellbeing package;
- one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and
- "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

**How to apply**
- Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below.
- Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification.
- We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address).

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