Community Support Worker
About us
At Cheshire East Council we are resident and partner focused with a vision to enable prosperity and wellbeing for all. People really are at the heart of everything we do and that starts with our incredible workforce. We promote a culture of high performance where people can aspire, thrive and flourish, where we strive to deliver best value in everything we do.
For us, success isn’t just about what we achieve, but how we achieve it together. We promote curiosity, excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
We are values led and committed to wellbeing and inclusion for all, where our employees co-created our values of drive, integrity, respect and collaboration which inform all that we do.
We are proud to work for Cheshire East Council and believe you would be too, so come and join us!
Join us on a meaningful journey at Cheshire East Council
Join a team that’s compassionate, forward-thinking and deeply committed to making a difference. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and your role will be a key part of our transformation journey. This is your chance to be part of something meaningful where your ideas, energy and work can create real impact every day.
At Macclesfield Supported Living Network, we are passionate about empowering people to live independently in their own homes within Warwick Mews—a vibrant community of bungalows and flats designed to offer comfort and connection.
Join our team as a Community Support Worker! We have two full-time positions (35 hours each) supporting adults to live independently. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living tasks, and help maintain social connections, making a real difference in people’s lives. The right candidate will need to be flexible with working hours on a rota and hold a valid licence to drive fleet vehicles for tenant support across the borough.
About the Role:
1. Support service users with personal care such as washing, dressing, and meals.
2. Administer non-invasive medication and maintain accurate care records.
3. Contribute to care planning and act as a key worker when required.
4. Help service users stay connected with family, friends, and their community.
5. Carry out domestic tasks and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
6. Respond to situations that may affect safety, following procedures and reporting to senior staff.
7. Participate in social activities and promote independence.
This is just a snapshot of some of the exciting things you’ll be doing in role, to find out more about the other key responsibilities of the role please view the attached job description.
About you:
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Good communication skills and ability to converse in accurate spoken English.
10. Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends.
11. Valid licence to drive fleet vehicles for tenant support across the borough.
12. Commitment to learning and development.
Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Social Care and knowledge of safeguarding, safer handling, and first aid.