Community care worker Work, Jobs in Ampthill (with Salaries)

Support Worker
Start For Life Ltd —Bedford
- £12.71 - £18.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Medication administration
- Care experience
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
2d
Live In Care Assistant
Ashridge Home Care —Milton Keynes
- £854 - £1,050 a week
- Care experience
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Support Worker Female Ref 021
PREMIUM CARE SOLUTIONS LIMITED —Leighton Buzzard
- £12.50 - £18.00 an hour
- Night shift
- In-person
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7d
Foster Care For Children
Positive Aspirations Group - Fostering —Luton
- Up to £1,015 a week
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Driving
- In-person
Quick apply
2d
Community Care Worker
Peoples Choice UK LTD —Bedford
- £12.75 - £12.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
5d
Community Care Assistant - Letchworth
Helpers Homecare —Letchworth
- £13.77 - £15.12 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Support Worker
Superior Healthcare —Luton
- £14.30 - £17.60 an hour
- Night shift
- Driving
- Rehabilitation centre
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Care & Support Worker
Caremark - Home Care in Bedford —Bedford
- £12 - £18 an hour
- Cooking
- Care plans
Support Worker
Partners in Support —Abbots Langley
- £12.81 an hour
- Overtime
- No experience needed
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Care Worker - Weekends
Hartwig Care —Welwyn Garden City
- £15.45 an hour
- Weekends only
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Community Outreach Support Worker (Part-Time)
Guideposts Trust —Ware
- £12.91 - £13.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Residential Care Worker
Silver Birch Care Holdings —Northampton
- Up to £27,497 a year
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Driving
- Care plans
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
Young Carers Worker - Milton Keynes
CHUMS —Bedford
- £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Childcare
- Administrative experience
- Working with children
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Childrens BANK Residential Support Worker - Harpury House
Shaw Trust —Bedford
- £13.45 - £13.77 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Communication skills
- School
Companion Driver
Daisy and Greg Services Limited —Buckingham
- £29,600 - £31,000 a year
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- English
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7h
Support Worker - Autism
Cura Vita Complex Care Group Ltd —Bletchley
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Working with children
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
Quick apply
8d
Part time care worker NO SPONSORSHIP
LILYROSE CARE GROUP LIMITED —Huntingdon
- £13.26 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Driving
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
6d
Community Support Worker
Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd —Bedford
- £12.21 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Care plans
- Communication skills
Bank Support Worker
ivolve Care and Support —Arlesey
- £12.71 - £13.21 an hour
- Care experience
- IT
- Care plans
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Care and Support Worker
The Beeches —Luton
- Up to £13.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Care plans
Quick apply
14d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for community care worker in ampthill

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Support Worker

Start For Life Ltd
Bedford

Quick apply

Job details

Permanent | Part-time | Full-time
£12.71 - £18.00 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Microsoft Outlook
Medication administration
Care experience
Microsoft Office
Driving
Youth work
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Title Support Worker

Responsible to Registered Service Manager

A Supported Accommodation Support Worker for young people aged 16+ support’s residents in their transition to independent living, focusing on developing key life skills and

emotional resilience.

To provide advice, assistance and support to young people aged 16 – 18 years old.

To support them with their practical, and emotional needs increasing independent

living skills.

To act as an appropriate role model and to work closely with them to enable them to

address their diﬃculties and achieve their optimum potential.

The role involves providing both practical and emotional support within a safe,

structured environment.

Typical duties and responsibilities

1. Empower young people to achieve independence

Life skills development: Provide one-on-one and group support to help young

people learn and practice essential skills for independent living, such as

budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.

Education and employment support: Assist young people in creating CVs,

applying for courses or jobs, and attending interviews. Encourage and

motivate engagement in training or educational opportunities.

Tenancy sustainment: Guide residents on their rights and responsibilities to

ensure they can successfully maintain a tenancy when they leave the

supported accommodation.

Managing complex needs: Use a trauma-informed approach to support young

people who may have experienced challenging circumstances, including care

leavers and unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

2. Provide emotional and mental health support

Build trusting relationships: Act as a positive role model and build

professional, trusting relationships with residents to offer consistent

emotional support and guidance.

Promote wellbeing: Provide a listening ear and help young people gain self-

control by challenging negative behaviours and celebrating positive conduct.

De-escalate challenging behaviour: Handle difficult situations with patience

and empathy, using de-escalation techniques where necessary.

Crisis intervention: Offer fallback support for residents during times of crisis

and remain calm and supportive under pressure.

3. Maintain a safe and healthy environment

Safeguarding: Ensure the safety and well-being of all residents by working in

line with all safeguarding policies and procedures.

Risk assessment and management: Complete and review risk assessments

and support plans for young people, managing any identified risks.

Site management: Ensure the supported accommodation is clean, safe, and

secure, including carrying out health and safety checks.

Record-keeping: Maintain thorough and accurate written records of

observations, progress towards goals, and any incidents.

4. Collaborate with external agencies

Advocacy and liaison: Act as an advocate for residents and work

collaboratively with external professionals such as social workers, mental

health services, and education providers to ensure holistic support.

Accessing services: Help young people to register with essential services like

healthcare (GPs), benefits services, and other community resources.

Communication: Attend multi-agency meetings to discuss residents' progress

and represent their best interests.

Working conditions

Shift work: The role involves shift patterns, including evenings, weekends,

bank holidays, and overnight sleep-in shifts.

Work setting: Based within the supported accommodation, with some travel

required to attend appointments or community activities with residents.

DBS check: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is

required.

Essential skills and qualities

Patience, kindness, and a compassionate nature
Excellent communication and active listening skills
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong literacy and IT skills for record-keeping
Good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Emotional resilience and the ability to work under pressure
Microsoft Office
Clear Care or similar

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.71-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking

Application question(s):

Have you previously provided support to 16+ Male and Female Young People in a 16+ provision or environment?

Experience:

Support Worker: 2 years (required)
Semi Independent: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

community care worker jobs in ampthill

Support Worker

Live In Care Assistant

Support Worker Female Ref 021

Foster Care For Children