Community Choices Support Worker

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profile Job Location:

Luton - UK

profile Monthly Salary: £ 13 - 13
profile Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The role involves supporting adults with a variety of needs - including learning disabilities physical or sensory impairments autism or dementia - across a range of community and centre-based settings.
You will promote independence inclusion and improved wellbeing using a strengths-based approach and person-centred planning.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Support individuals with daily living activities both in centres and the wider community.
Assist with personal care medication administration and use of mobility aids/equipment.
Contribute to person-centred care and support plans.
Complete records maintain confidentiality and follow all safeguarding procedures.
Act as a keyworker and advocate for individuals liaising with families carers and professionals.
Participate in risk assessments meetings and reviews.
Provide guidance to new staff and support the induction process.
Maintain a safe and clean environment reporting any concerns promptly.
Drive service vehicles (if eligible) support outings and accompany individuals in the community.

Skills/Experience:
Some experience in community work or care services (paid or voluntary).
Ability to support individuals in varied settings with compassion respect and dignity.
Strong communication skillsverbal written and non-verbal.
Knowledge of safeguarding disability awareness and person-centred care.
Comfortable providing personal care and supporting individuals with complex needs.
Ability to manage emotional situations and challenging behaviour with a calm approach.
Basic IT skills and understanding of data protection/confidentiality.
Willingness to undertake training including QCF Level 3 in Care (or equivalent).
Able to travel across sites and work flexibly.

Additional Information:
The closing date: 28/12/2025.
The post requires an Enhanced DBS and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.


Required Skills:

Some experience in community work or care services (paid or voluntary). Ability to support individuals in varied settings with compassion respect and dignity. Strong communication skillsverbal written and non-verbal. Knowledge of safeguarding disability awareness and person-centred care. Comfortable providing personal care and supporting individuals with complex needs. Ability to manage emotional situations and challenging behaviour with a calm approach. Basic IT skills and understanding of data protection/confidentiality. Willingness to undertake training including QCF Level 3 in Care (or equivalent). Able to travel across sites and work flexibly.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The role involves supporting adults with a variety of needs - including learning disabilities physical or sensory impairments autism or dementia - across a range of community and centre-based settings. You will promote independence inclusion and ...
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Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Key Skills

  • Nursing Home Experience
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Direct Support
  • Computer Operation
  • Caregiving
  • Case Management
  • Special Needs
  • Training & Development
  • Child Protective Services
  • Experience with Children
  • Word Processing
  • Addiction Counseling