Low Level Support Service Workers
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,203 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Derbyshire, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Citizens Advice Mid Mercia |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Do you have a passion for working in the heart of your local community and are driven by making a difference? Then Citizens Advice Mid Mercia is the organisation for you.
Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.
We are a dynamic and ever-changing organisation with new services and teams regularly coming on board. As such we are seeking to recruit 6 dedicated Support Workers to join our Low Level Support Service team working at Citizens Advice Mid Mercia (2 North East Derbyshire / 2 Chesterfield / 2 Bolsover) with the primary aim of providing short-term, targeted support (not personal care) to individuals, focusing on maintaining their independence in their own homes.
To apply: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
We are looking for individuals who:
• Have excellent communication skills
• Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
• Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate
• Have worked in a public-facing role
• Are experienced in working with a diverse range of people and providing a welcoming environment for clients
• Are in possession of a full driving licence and use of a car, or otherwise able to fulfil the travel requirements necessary
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
• Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities
• To maintain confidentiality, use discretion and sound judgement in undertaking all areas of responsibilities
What we offer in return:
• 28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
• Full advice training is offered to all members of staff regardless of role to Advice Quality Standard (AQS)
• Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
• Internal progression opportunities
• Supportive environment
• Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
• Option to buy & sell holiday allowance, subject to management approval
• Paid DBS application, where applicable
• 5% pension contributions
• 3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
• Potential additional permanent contracted hours, where the organisational need exists
• Being part of a great team / CAMM family
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and a counselling line for all staff and volunteers.
The essentials:
Salary – £26,203
Hybrid Working – from home and within the specific location / community. Role may involve working/traveling across Derbyshire and occasionally beyond.
The full Job Description and Person Specifications is available on our website - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/#apply
apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. The above role is advertised on a rolling recruitment basis. We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been appointed. If you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
Our free and independent advice helps people solve problems in a confidential and impartial manner. Whatever the problem, we won’t turn people away. We make a difference. Our trusted brand and the quality of our research mean we make a real impact on behalf of the people who rely on us.
We are a dynamic and ever-changing organisation with new services and teams regularly coming on board. As such we are seeking to recruit 6 dedicated Support Workers to join our Low Level Support Service team working at Citizens Advice Mid Mercia (2 North East Derbyshire / 2 Chesterfield / 2 Bolsover) with the primary aim of providing short-term, targeted support (not personal care) to individuals, focusing on maintaining their independence in their own homes.
To apply: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
We are looking for individuals who:
• Have excellent communication skills
• Can manage own time effectively with a keen eye for detail
• Can monitor and maintain own standards ensuring work is accurate
• Have worked in a public-facing role
• Are experienced in working with a diverse range of people and providing a welcoming environment for clients
• Are in possession of a full driving licence and use of a car, or otherwise able to fulfil the travel requirements necessary
Full training and support will be given to the successful candidate to enable them to carry out their role
Responsibilities / Key Tasks:
• Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities
• To maintain confidentiality, use discretion and sound judgement in undertaking all areas of responsibilities
What we offer in return:
• 28 days entitlement plus bank holidays pro-rata
• Full advice training is offered to all members of staff regardless of role to Advice Quality Standard (AQS)
• Opportunities for further training and continuous professional development
• Internal progression opportunities
• Supportive environment
• Remote/flexible working opportunities, subject to management approval
• Option to buy & sell holiday allowance, subject to management approval
• Paid DBS application, where applicable
• 5% pension contributions
• 3 month’s full contractual pay for maternity, upon meeting qualifying criteria
• Potential additional permanent contracted hours, where the organisational need exists
• Being part of a great team / CAMM family
We value the health & wellbeing of our teams, and this is very important to us. As such, we offer time out breaks and a counselling line for all staff and volunteers.
The essentials:
Salary – £26,203
Hybrid Working – from home and within the specific location / community. Role may involve working/traveling across Derbyshire and occasionally beyond.
The full Job Description and Person Specifications is available on our website - https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/#apply
apply here: https://www.citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk/vacancies/camm-application-form/
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. The above role is advertised on a rolling recruitment basis. We reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been appointed. If you do not hear back from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do not be discouraged from applying for other positions within our organisation.
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