Job Details
Do you have experience supporting vulnerable people and those with complex needs?
Happy to travel to various homes across Gloucestershire, mostly Cheltenham and Gloucester?
Want to have an earning potential of up to £33,000 per year?
We may have just the role for you...
Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.
We are looking for a Experienced Support Worker (Internally known as a Support Co-Ordinator) who shares our purpose, to join our expanding Independent Living Services Team where we house and support young people 16+ under Local Authority Care across Gloucestershire.
We have properties in predominately Cheltenham and Gloucester and we need people who are flexible to work from any of these locations.
We are looking for someone to work Full-time (40 hours per week) or P art-time on a rota basis (minimum 15 hours per week) . We need people who are flexible to work varying shifts including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends.
We provide bespoke support packages to suit a broad range of young people ranging from 24/7 to a few hours per week. Our focus is to provide the highest quality of support in line with Ofsted Standards . We aim to enhance individuals' independence skills, empowering them to advance their aspirations with greater confidence and capability.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
You'll Re-enforce , positive support being delivered and establish the same standards in new placements.
Provide a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to empower young people in improving independent living skills.
Safeguard them from any potential danger, harm, or abuse.
Accurately document notes on our computer system and ensure seamless communication with support staff for effective handovers.
Have a Resilient nature, with the ability to keep a positive mindset even when times get tough.
While the role may present challenges, the rewards of witnessing the positive impact of your guidance and support on these young lives are truly extraordinary.To excel in this position, you'll need to be flexible, patient, resilient, and professional, approaching your duties with a calm and caring demeanour.
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?
(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: Experienced Support Worker (Internally known as Support Co-ordinator) (Job ID 865)
Hours: Full-time is 40 hours a week. Part-time also available. Shifts are on a rota basis including some weekends and Sleep shifts.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Various locations across Gloucestershire, mostly Cheltenham and Gloucester.
Pay: £24,725 per year BAND C. Part-time salary will be pro rata plus an additional £8,320 per year if completing two sleep in shifts a week (£80 Sleep per sleep shift). Bank is £12.50 per hour, plus holiday pay accrual
Closing Date: 11:59pm 16th July 2024 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
Interview Date: 22nd July 2024
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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