Community Engagement Support Worker Community Engagement · Chichester

Vitale work in partnership with local charitiesto run help hubs across the local area supporting those in the community who are elderly or have other disadvantages. The aim of the help hubs is to offer guidance and support allowing individuals to overcome barriers that prevent them from living their lives to their fullest potential. These barriers could include finances, benefits, housing, energy support and later life planning. The role of Community Engagement Support Worker is key. At Vitale, we believe it is our duty as a at-home care company to engage and support our local community. Part Time daytime hours, 15 hours a weekover 4 days. Our vision is to be the best provider of at-home care in the country and the first-choice employer for carers. Can you be part of the team that helps us achieve these goals? As a Community Engagement Support Worker with Vitale Careyou will benefit from: A competitive salary Mileage paid at 45p per mile 28 days holiday giving you time to rest and relax (pro rata for part-time) A pension contribution to help you prepare for later life Free car MOT to the value of £50 Paid DBS, so you do not have to pay to be employed by us Our Colleague Recognition programme 24/7 Colleague Assistance Programme for you and your family offering support on every aspect of life 24/7 well-being app packed full of helpful lifestyle and health tools and advice Refer-a-friend scheme …….and a host of little things that make your working day just that little bit brighter. Main responsibilities may include but not exhaustive to: Form Filling Completing online and paper applications including but not limited to LPA documents, blue badge applications and attendance allowances applications. Reviewing documents to ensure data has been input correctly. Partnership Working Networking and building relationships with other partnership agencies to work jointly with. Making referrals for clients to other agencies for support. Ensure clients are received adequate support via other agencies and advocate for them where required. Supporting volunteers who run community groups where the Help Hubs are held. Emotional Support Communicating effectively and sensitively when imparting information that could be highly stressful and emotional. Have good listening skills and be able to offer emotional support to someone who is upset or in crisis. Gently encourage clients to participate in groups to help combat loneliness and isolation. Vitale Care Comply with policies and procedures Attend mandatory training, one-to-one supervisions and meetings where required Promote good practice and report poor practice or concerns Essential qualifications & experience: An understanding of and/or experience in care Full UK Driving License Access to a car that you can use for work The right to work in the UK Other skills and attributes: You’ll be highly organised and reliable You’ll be willing to learn new skills and to adapt You’ll have a positive, can-do attitude You are a great communicator, listening, speaking and writing You’ll be a team player You are passionate about delivering the highest standard of care #J-18808-Ljbffr