Carers Community Support Worker, Sheffield Mencap and Gateway
Category
Social Care
Organisation
Sheffield Mencap and Gateway
Job Description
Job Description
Job Role: Carers Community Support Worker
Hours of work: 35 hours per week – usually Mon – Fri but flexibility required to work on weekends and evenings to meet the needs of the project.
Contract Type : Fixed Term until 30 th June 2026.
Pay: £15.93 per hour
Job Location: Office and community based - Norfolk Lodge, Park Grange Road Sheffield S2 3QF, frequent travel will be required within Sheffield communities.
* To plan, manage and develop carer groups and support in the community and within the Sheffield Mencap and Gateway centre.
* To produce and deliver a plan of group activities, workshops, information sessions, drop-in sessions, family events in the community.
* To promote the Carers groups and support to a wider audience, including BAME and hard-to-reach communities.
* To identify and recruit Carers to our service, including younger carers who do not receive any support currently.
* To network and develop relationships with existing community and support groups.
* To provide appropriate support, advice and signposting to carers as needed
* To undertake appropriate risk assessments to ensure safe management of Carer groups.
* Record individual and group outcomes as required.
* To evaluate sessions and use data to improve and develop the delivery of groups, workshops, information sessions and drop ins.
* To work with the Volunteering Manager to induct and train carer volunteers.
* Attend internal and external meetings as required.
* To contribute to promotional materials
* To take on additional duties as directed by the Service Manager responsible for the project.
General:
All Sheffield Mencap and Gateway employees are required to:
* Comply with all organisational policies and procedures including those related to Safeguarding and Health and Safety
* Participate in and contribute to supervision / appraisal process, team meetings, all relevant training and staff away-days.
* Co-operate and liaise with colleagues internally and externally.
* Behave in a professional manner at all times.
Location
Sheffield
£15.93 per hour
Type of Contract
Short Term
Hours
35
Contributory pension, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and health scheme after qualifying period.
Closing Date
09-09-2025
How to Apply
For an application pack, please contact the general office: mencapoffice@sheffieldmencap.org.uk or call 0114 2767757For an informal discussion please contact Donna Krukowski, Service Manager on 0114 2767757.
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