If the well-known saying ‘prevention is better than cure’ resonates with you then a role within the Dorset First Social Reablement service could be the place for you. Our service recognises the importance of positive health and wellbeing and aims to support people to maintain their independence and prevent the escalation of problems that could impact on this.
Location:
East Dorset
Date Posted:
25/11/2024
Salary:
£25,340
Closing Date:
The appointed Community Support Worker will:
-Have an awareness of the factors that can put people at risk of homelessness and of the impact this can have on wider health and wellbeing
-Have a broad skills and knowledge base including knowledge of housing related support; housing law; debt; welfare benefits; welfare reform and universal credit
-Have experience of working with a diverse range of client groups
-Due to the nature of the role the Community Health Worker will need to hold a full driving license with access to a vehicle
As a Community Health Worker, you will be responsible for:
•Managing your own caseload, providing one to one support in a client’s own home or the community.
•Supporting clients via drop-ins (local to your area of work)
•Providing practical support for example navigating an individual through a housing application, benefits application or budgeting.
•Encouraging individuals to gain access to resources that they may not have been aware of that support positive health and wellbeing for example community services, social groups, peer support, addiction services.
•Partnership working with a range agencies and organisations, often advocating on a client’s behalf
•Regular meetings at the local office in Dorchester.
•Travel across Dorset to meet the needs of our clients and service.
•You will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic.
•You will be passionate about working with people .
•You will be a creative problem solver and innovative in your approach
•You will understand the importance of prevention to achieving successful outcomes
•You will be person centred at all times and ensure empowerment is at the heart of everything you do
•You will strive for excellence in all you do
•You will be confident in lone working but also flexible in providing support to the team as and where needed
•You will work alongside our clients as an equal partner and give advice and guidance at a level matching the person’s skills and strengths.
•Developing positive working relationships with the local community and support agencies to create a network of support for your clients will be central to the work you do.
YOU has a strong value base, striving to be person-centred, innovative, trustworthy, can-do and excellent at all times, so it is important that you are as passionate about these principles as we are.
If you choose to begin a career with our organisation, you are guaranteed:
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