Job title

Community Support Worker

Company name

Peacemaker International Project (PIP)

Work address

West Bowling Centre, Clipstone St, Bradford BD5 8EA

Essential criteria and skills

• Ability to get on with a wide range of people
• Good timekeeping and ability to meet deadlines
• Motivated and able to use own initiative
• Able to represent PIP  to other organisations
• A good understanding of the issues affecting vulnerable people.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to initiate, plan, organise and deliver activities.
• Teachable and be ready to learn new things necessary to maintain high quality standard of work
• Must be computer literate, able to write good reports and do online transactions familiar with the use of social media.

Key responsibilities

• To support older people and those with disabilities.
• To take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the group sessions and one-to-one support.
• To plan a range of activities for service users in partnership with other members of the team.

Job description

The job involves working with older people, young people and women, including those with emotional needs.  You will   encourage people to be  active by supporting, involving, engaging and empowering them to run regular Self-Help activities and befriending at home.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as directed by your line manager.

Conditions of work

16 hours per week fixed for one year to start with. To be reviewed after 3 months

Pay £10.50 per hour (depending on work experience and age). 

Training

In-house training will be provided for those without prior experience, but you will start with the State Minimum Wage to be reviewed after 3 months.

Further information

• Previous experience is necessary, though training will be provided.
• Ability to drive and access to the use of a vehicle will be appreciated but not essential.

How to apply

For informal discussion, contact Dr Joel at 01274 736859 or 07417420780.

Closing date for applications

Friday 27 May 2022

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