Community Support Worker

Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Category: Healthcare

Salary: 22,000 - 28,000 GBP / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Join our team at Queen Alexandra College! Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has just gone through an exciting rebrand, dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.

Responsibilities

Promote the aims and ethos of the QACs Community Services in all aspects of their work
Support clients with identifying, planning and taking part in leisure activities
Encourage integration and inclusion into the wider social community
Provide emotional support and reassurance to the client
Contribute to the implementation of care plans and client reviews

Qualifications

Car Owner (Essential)
Level 2 in English and maths
Understanding of safeguarding principles and practice
Good IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet packages
Excellent written communication skills with attention to detail

Perks & Benefits

Access to on site car parking
Use of QAC Fitness Centre
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme Helpline
Healthcare Plans
Flexible working arrangements

Why Join Us?

QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals, make a difference to the educational experience of young people and foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.