Job Description:
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Our organisation is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities and their families, providing services and support for over 70 years. Our goal is to empower people with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their goals. We are committed to inclusivity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with different abilities.
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About the Role:
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We are seeking a skilled Community Support Worker to promote independent living and community integration. This role involves assisting service users in developing their personal development and work opportunities. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and reviewing individualised programmes and activities, contributing to the expansion of our services.
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Responsibilities:
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* Plan, develop, implement, monitor, and review educational, recreational, and occupational programs within the community
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* Liaise with families, multidisciplinary teams, and key community-based personnel to ensure accessible community activities for service users
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* Document information, update records, and complete necessary paperwork for communication and accountability purposes
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* Ensure all interaction with service users is approached with dignity, respect, equality, and choice
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* Deliver a quality service by implementing and reviewing quality monitoring systems, providing personal assistance in everyday living skills, and ensuring the comfort and hygiene of service users
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* Enshrine the concept of independent living by supporting service users to integrate into their local community and access local resources
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* Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of service users at all times
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Requirements:
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* Previous experience working in the community
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* Experience of working one-to-one in the community
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* Experience of promoting self-advocacy
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* Experience in the provision of personal care
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* Ability to maintain basic knowledge of first aid/personal care and implement good hygiene practices
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* Strong IT and reporting skills
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* Flexibility regarding working hours to meet the needs of service users
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* Understanding and knowledge of intellectual, physical, or mental health disability
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Benefits:
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* Company Pension Scheme
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* Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
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* Educational leave
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* 27 days annual leave
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* Bike to work scheme
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* Tax saver travel scheme
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* Income protection
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* Unpaid leave
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* Health and Wellbeing programme
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* Company credit union scheme
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* Employee discount scheme
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* Digital Doctor
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* Financial support for studying and study leave
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* Long Service Reward Scheme
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* Sick leave
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* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Additional Requirements:
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* Full manual driving licence is essential
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* Access to a car for business purposes insured in your name
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