Community Support Worker

Salary:
Up to £27,066.08 per year

Location:

Fair View Court, Peterborough, PE2 9PB

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in 2 days at 23:59 GMT.

In our Community Support Worker role, you’ll provide housing related support to our customers within our supported housing accommodation. You will enable people to live as independently as possible with dignity, promoting general wellbeing and respect for their wishes and preferences, by providing support in line with policies and procedures and individualised support plans.

Contract:

Permanent – Full Time

Your week: 37 hours per week (7‑day rota, Monday through to Sunday)

• Updating and maintaining records, as well as reporting and documenting any issues.
• Ensure that individuals are supported in understanding and managing their licences, maximizing their income, paying their rent and utilities, reporting repairs, and using available facilities.
• Maintain and respect all peoples’ choices, privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and independence, treating them as individuals.

• Some knowledge and understanding of homelessness and the issues around it would be beneficial.
• To be comfortable in challenging negative beliefs and provide positive behaviour support.
• To demonstrate a supportive and caring nature.
• Good communication and listening skills, with a strong ability to provide advice to help our customers.

There are loads of reasons that make Amplius a great place to be – every colleague has the chance to grow with us, make a real difference to our customers’ lives, and ultimately be the most authentic version of themselves:

Your development matters to us. With tailored training programmes, ongoing feedback and career progression pathways, we support you to advance as far as you want to go.

Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve.

We’re dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity.

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to carry over allowance and purchase more
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%, plus life cover of three times your annual salary
• Paid professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free wellbeing tools, free flu jabs and more
• Health cash plan giving cash back for everyday health checks such as optical and dental
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease schemes
• High street, holiday and gym membership discounts
• Plus lots more once you join!

We’re dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent and accessible. Reasonable adjustments will be provided upon request for all candidates.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK to join Amplius. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services, including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.

• Flexible working
• Pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• State of the art IT equipment
• Volunteer days
• Life Assurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Generous Annual Leave
• Career Development