Vacancies: Support Workers for Supported Living Services

February 20, 2023

Supported Living Support Worker

We might just be the perfect fit for you.

The company

At Community Links Support Ltd, we have provided care and support services to people in Derby for over 10 years. We provide these services in people’s homes, in our supported living houses, and in our Day Centre which is located in Derby city centre.

We are currently in an exciting time of growth and are looking to fill a number of positions to maintain and grow our current business services (please keep a look out for additional roles in our day service).

The role

We are looking to hire a number of candidates to fill each of the following roles in our supported living houses:

Hours: Part-time or full-time, up to 36 hours a week.

Location: Working across two of our supported living services in Oakwood, Derby.

Hours: 0 hours casual.

Location: Working in up to three of our supported living services – two of which are in Oakwood, Derby, and the other is in Littlewood, Derby.

Please note that full-time hours are 36 hours a week for our Supported Living Service and occurs on a rota basis which may include sleep-ins. 

Pay:  A starting salary of £9.70, up to £10.50 per hour after the probation period. Additional payments are made for Sleep-in shifts.

There is also a generous enhanced pay entitlement for working on public holidays.

Contract type: Permanent.

Shift options: Shifts will be spread across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

What will you do?

You will look for opportunities and ways of working with people which will maximise their independence, while introducing them to new experiences and exciting things.

As a Support Worker, you may provide support through helping customers with: general day-to-day activities, social activities, shopping, budgeting, self-care, health appointments, day trips and holidays, decision making, medication, independent living skills, and inclusion in the community.

You will have the opportunity to do a meaningful job, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, while receiving excellent support.

What do you gain by working for us?

Your development

We care about the employee experience. So, in addition to the benefits mentioned above, you’ll also have access to the following things to help you develop:

What do you need for this role?

How to apply

Does this sound like the perfect job for you? If so, please apply for this role by sending us a tailored CV which outlines your suitability for the role. Please also send us a statement that provides examples of how you meet the criteria set out in the ‘What do you need for this role?’ section. The statement could be in the format of a covering letter.

In your CV or statement, you should also include a full list of your employment history, giving an explanation regarding any gaps.

CVs and statements should be sent to paul@clderby.org before the deadline of Friday 10 March at 10am.

Good luck!

Any questions?

If you have any questions related to the role, please do contact one of our Directors, Paul, at paul@clderby.org and he’ll be happy to help.

Community Links, 11-12 The Spot, Osmaston Road, Derby DE1 2JA
T:01332 265657
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