Community Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Leicestershire, United Kingdom Leicestershire County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Community Support Worker to join our team at Leicestershire County Council. As a Community Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting adults in Leicestershire, promoting independence, and improving their overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meet with individuals, families, and carers to connect and listen, and where necessary, undertake assessments under the Care Act 2014.
  • Devise plans to help individuals access the support they require, which may involve connecting with their local community, referring them to other agencies, or providing direct support.
  • Identify and report potential safeguarding concerns, consider mental capacity, and other high-risk situations where a person's safety or liberty may be at risk.
Requirements
  • Hold a Level 2 in Maths and English.
  • Have relevant experience of working with adults in a social care setting and of working with other agencies within a fieldwork environment.
  • Understand the need to undertake need and risk assessments and the issues/needs that adults and their families/carers may have.
  • Have a good understanding of social care organisations and their roles and responsibilities as part of the wider community and voluntary sector.
  • Be a confident communicator who is skilled in negotiation, persuasion, assertiveness, and conflict management, and able to build effective working relationships.
  • Be able to recognise the limits of own accountability and responsibility, and to seek appropriate support and advice when required.
  • Be able to manage a caseload and work to clear objectives.
What We Offer

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for career development, and a competitive salary. As a Community Support Worker, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults in Leicestershire and contribute to the delivery of high-quality social care services.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about social care and want to make a positive impact, please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you

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