Community Support Worker
Empower and assist individuals with diverse needs—including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health challenges, or age-related support requirements—to live as independently as possible. Provide person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice, and active participation within the local community.
Key Responsibilities
- Personal Care: Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, and medication administration in line with individual care plans.
- Community Integration: Accompany individuals to social outings, medical appointments, educational classes, and recreational activities to build social confidence and local connections.
- Skill Development: Support clients in developing life skills such as budgeting, cooking, public transport usage, and household management to foster long-term independence.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Offer a reliable, empathetic presence, listening to concerns and encouraging positive mental health and emotional resilience.
- Advocacy & Safeguarding: Act as an advocate for clients’ rights and wishes, strictly adhering to safeguarding policies and reporting any concerns regarding health, safety, or wellbeing immediately.
- Collaboration: Work closely with family members, social workers, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to review and adapt care strategies.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date daily logs, incident reports, and care plan evaluations in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: Previous experience working in social care, healthcare, or a support-focused environment is highly advantageous, though full training is provided for compassionate candidates.
- Skills: Outstanding communication, patience, active listening, and strong problem-solving abilities.
- Values: A genuine passion for helping others, resilience, and a steadfast commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Licensing: A valid UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
- Checks: Satisfactory clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Us
FT Care – Domiciliary Care Service is known for providing thoughtful, person-centred home care led by a strong culture of professionalism, respect and compassion. The service places great value on its staff, recognising that high-quality care begins with a well-supported and motivated team.
Employees benefit from clear guidance, strong clinical leadership and a workplace where kindness and integrity are expected and encouraged. The agency promotes ongoing training, reflective practice and opportunities to develop confidence in delivering safe, dignified and personalised care.
FT Care fosters an environment where carers feel valued, trusted and part of a supportive community committed to improving people’s lives at home. The service seeks individuals who take pride in meaningful work and who appreciate being part of a team that upholds high standards in every aspect of care.
