Carers Community Support Worker, Sheffield Mencap and Gateway

Sheffield Mencap and Gateway

  • Sheffield
  • £15.93 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
Job DescriptionJob Role: Carers Community Support WorkerHours 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 30th June 2026.Pay: £15.93 per hourJob 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 appropriatesupport, 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.
LocationSheffieldSalary£15.93 per hourType of ContractShort TermHours35BenefitsContributory pension, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and health scheme after qualifying period.Closing Date09-09-2025How to ApplyFor an application pack, please contact the general office: mencapoffice@sheffieldmencap.org.uk or call 0114 2767757 For an informal discussion please contact Donna Krukowski, Service Manager on 0114 2767757.Web Link

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