Role overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join our Accommodation Based Services team providing housing and support
to adults in Worcester, Worcestershire on a Full-time basis predominately Monday - Friday.
* There is so much variety. You could be helping someone move and settle into their new home, safety planning to reduce harm,
helping someone secure their desired job or secure the place on the training course they have aspired to, support with
independent living skills like shopping, budgeting, and cooking.
* Your support will be trauma-informed. You will understand people’s backgrounds and focus on their strengths.
* There will be tailored, specific training that will help you advance through a training pathway and progress during your career
at CCP.
* You will work in collaboration championing Consultation and Engagement. Working in partnership with our residents, their
families, external agencies including; Local Authority housing and homelessness teams, Health Services, Employment/Training
services, Children's and Families services.
* Our close-knit teams of Support Workers, Senior Support Workers and Project Managers deliver their support over a rota pattern
that includes some evenings and weekends.
* Experience in the Health and Social Care sector or with people would be useful in this role. However, this is not essential as
induction & training will be given.
To be successful in this role, you'll need to be patient, kind, resilient, professional, with a calm and caring approach.
If this sounds like you, then we'd love to have a chat. Click the apply button to start your journey.
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.
Why join us?
* 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
* 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.
* We make an Impact, check our latest report [
(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
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.
Application Information:
Position: Support Worker (Job ID 932)
Hours: Full-time is 37.5 hours a week.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Worcester
Pay: £24,570 per year.
Closing Date: 11:59pm 25th March 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 believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working
toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to
satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
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.
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^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.
INDMP