Community Support Worker

Are you looking for a rewarding career where every day is different?

Do you have the passion and drive to make a positive difference in the lives of people affected by Young Onset Dementia?

Do you live in the Cardiff or Vale of Glamorgan area?

We are looking to recruit a part time Community Support Worker (14 hours per week) to join our established and dynamic team. Salary: £9,798.88 per year (based on 14 hours per week). This is a fixed term contract until April 2027, with the potential to become permanent.

This is a community based role involving regular travel across the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan area, including local meetings and direct support, with the flexibility to work from home based on business and community needs.

What we are looking for

We are looking to welcome an approachable and knowledgeable Community Support Worker to work with people affected by Young Onset Dementia. This is an amazingly rewarding and varied opportunity to provide one to one support to individuals, enabling them to build confidence, maintain independence and engage in activities they enjoy.

This could be as simple as meeting for a coffee or visiting a local area of interest, through to supporting someone to access public transport, attend appointments, continue participating in community activities, maintain employment, or pursue hobbies and interests that are important to them.

We promote a person centred service, ensuring our support is tailored to each individual based on their own aspirations, strengths and needs. We provide information and support in people's homes and at locations throughout the local community.

People living with Young Onset Dementia often face unique challenges, including managing work, family responsibilities, relationships and social connections. This role focuses on helping people live well with dementia and remain connected to the things that matter most to them.

What you would need

• An understanding of dementia and the needs of people living with dementia and their carers.
• Experience of working directly with people affected by dementia, including people living with Young Onset Dementia, either in a professional, voluntary or personal capacity.
• Resilience to listen and empathise with individuals during what can be an incredibly difficult period of adjustment and personal challenge.
• Strong communication and listening skills to deliver personalised support with a compassionate and non judgemental approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to manage support effectively.
• Excellent relationship building skills to develop trusted and beneficial connections within the organisation and across external networks.
• Ability to provide information and support in people's homes and at locations across the local area.
• Experience of working in a care, support or community based environment.
• Good IT skills to maintain accurate records and update computerised systems.
• Ability to travel independently across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.

Important Information

The role is based within communities across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan and you will be required to travel throughout this area. This is an essential requirement for the successful candidate.