Community Support Worker; Discharge to Assess Team

Overview

Community Support Worker (Discharge to Assess Team
2) – Permanent, Full Time

Location:

Colchester. Working Style:
Community-based worker. Salary: £25,395 to £32,131 per annum.

We have an exciting opportunity within Early Intervention in North Essex for a Community Support Worker. You’ll be working within the Discharge to Assess Team 2, based in Colchester, covering all areas of North East Essex. If you’re caring, driven, innovative, and eager to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

• Undertake assessments and reviews in line with statutory duties under the Care Act to identify eligible needs and generate a person-centred, outcome-focused support plan.
• Work in partnership and develop relationships with internal and external colleagues/partners to achieve the best outcomes for Adults and Carers.
• Engage in a community-based role, visiting residents in their homes, meeting colleagues, and working from the office or from home as required.
• Be flexible to work a 6-week rolling rota including 1 weekend every 6 weeks and 1 bank holiday per year; 6% allowance provided as compensation.
• Travel across the operational area; driving licence and access to a vehicle (or suitable alternative) required.
• Attend the office in Colchester approximately 2-3 days per week in addition to business needs.
• Engage in induction and training; commitment to learning and development.

• Curious by nature; ability to think creatively to engage with the community and achieve outcomes.
• Strong ability to build effective relationships with adults and their families in times of challenge and crisis.
• Drive and passion to make a difference; willingness to learn.
• Ideally some experience of activity-based work with adults and knowledge of legislative and policy guidance applicable within social care settings.

• Training and development through the Essex Social Care Academy.
• Flexible working options.
• Generous holiday entitlement (with option to purchase extra holiday).
• Discount scheme (receive discounts or cash back from selected retailers, both online and in store).
• Employee wellbeing and counselling.
• Life assurance of three times annual salary.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We are a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job; reasonable adjustments during the process are available on request. DBS considerations apply where required.

For more information, visit our careers site or contact recruiters.