Community Support Worker

As a Community Support Worker in the Community Options Team, you'll be at the heart of a mission to enhance the lives of adults with disabilities who rely on our services. You will play a hands-on role in creating tailored support plans that align with each person's unique needs, talents, and aspirations. You'll be supporting adults to rebuild confidence, develop essential life skills, and reconnect with their community through leisure activities, education, and independent living. No two days are ever the same, as you'll be working in a variety of settings-whether it's helping someone gain work experience, encouraging an individual to try a new hobby, or providing personal care as outlined in their Care and Support Plan.

Your role will also involve building strong, trusting relationships with families, carers, and professionals from other agencies to create a truly collaborative approach. You'll be the person others look to for insight and guidance at review meetings, where you'll provide detailed, objective feedback to help shape the future care of the people you support. We know that great support is built on creativity, flexibility, and an eye for opportunity, which is why we're seeking someone who can think outside the box and spot new ways to encourage and inspire those around them.

You are the kind of person who lights up a room with your positive energy and passion for helping others. You believe that every person has untapped potential waiting to be unleashed, and you have the drive and patience to be the person who helps unlock it. You have strong communication skills and a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life, building trust and confidence through kindness, respect, and professionalism.

You enjoy being part of a team, but you're also confident enough to work independently when needed. You know how to handle tricky situations and remain calm under pressure, using your training and intuition to make decisions in the best interest of the people you support. While previous experience is valuable, it's your enthusiasm, empathy, and willingness to grow and learn that truly make you stand out., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

At Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, we pride ourselves on being a close-knit, community-focused organisation dedicated to improving lives. Our Community Options Service is committed to helping individuals gain independence, self-esteem, and new opportunities.

We also recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, along with fantastic benefits designed to help you grow and succeed:

Competitive Salary:
We value your experience and expertise and offer a highly competitive salary package.

Local Government Pension Scheme:
Enjoy peace of mind with our excellent pension benefits.

Ongoing Learning & Development:
Take advantage of training and development opportunities to enhance your career.

Generous Annual Leave:
Benefit from a substantial leave allowance to support your work-life balance.

Supportive Team Environment:
Work within a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions.

Ready to Make a Lasting Difference?

If you're ready to embark on a journey where your work has a direct impact on people's lives, then we'd love to hear from you.