Specialist Support Worker

Are you looking for a **role with autonomy and variety**, whilst making a **difference in people's lives**?

Whilst you may be working in the community, at home, at the office or in a drop-in session you'll always be **supported by a great friendly team**.

Sound good? We might have just the role for you....

**The Role**

We are looking for a **Specialist Support Worker** to work in **Gloucestershire**,** within our Community Based Services Team**.

We are looking for someone who is proactive, willing to learn and above all, enjoys working with people. Knowledge and experience of local services and housing/benefits would be great, but not essential as full training is provided. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).

**What You'll Do**
- Support people who are experiencing housing difficulties
- Help families resettle in to suitable homes
- Assist someone to maximise their income and claim benefits
- Empower people to access community groups, employment, and training opportunities
- Facilitate drop-in sessions

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Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit._**

**About Us**

Established in 1989, **Caring for Communities and People (CCP)**is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.

**What We Offer**

At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career—choose CCP.

**Why join us?**
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25 days** holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^
- ** Enhanced**pension (5% employer contribution)
- ** Enhanced**sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
- ** Life Assurance cover**(3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
- ** Free** subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
- 45p Business Mileage^^
- ** Investors in People Gold** accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing **training and development.**:

- Option to **join various groups**, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
- In-house **Workplace Welfare Manager** for support when needed.
- (Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)_

**Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?**

We look for staff who embody our **SPIRIT**values:
**Show** gratitude and appreciation of others.

Demonstrate personal and professional **pride**.

**Integrity**is everything.

**Reflect**and learn.

Continuous **improvement**.

**Take**your best self wherever you go.

**How to Apply**

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Position:_**_ _Specialist Support Worker (995)_

**_ Hours: _**_Full-time_ _37.5 hours per week_

**_ Contract: _**_Permanent_

**_ Location: _**_Gloucestershire_

**_ Pay: _**_£24,570 per year_

**_ Closing Date: _**_30th July 2025 - _CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed._
- CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all._
- Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. _We adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so._- Please review the attached job attachments for further insights._
- ^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year._
- ^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a _well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and _Insurance covering business use._
- INDMP_