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Community Support Worker

Hours: 37 hours a week (1 year FTC Maternity cover)

Salary: £26,775

Location: Bognor/Chichester/Hybrid

Closing Date: 23rd July 2025 – midday

Join Our Team as a Community Support Worker!

We’re looking for a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our Prevention Assessment Team (PAT) as a Community Support Worker on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This vital role is part of a multi-disciplinary team led by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) and works closely with local partners to support residents who need guidance but don’t meet the thresholds for statutory services.

As a Community Support Worker, you’ll be providing crucial information, advice, and support to individuals with identifiable needs, helping them maintain their independence and promoting their health and wellbeing. You’ll play a key role in preventing crises by connecting people with the right services at the right time.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Promoting Health & Independence: Holding wellbeing conversations and supporting people to help themselves using a person-centred approach.
  • Signposting & Support: Helping individuals access health, social care, and community services – and completing the necessary assessments and paperwork.
  • Coordinating Care: Working collaboratively with the voluntary and community sector through our Community Led Support model.
  • Preventing Escalation: Acting as a point of contact for those at risk and liaising with other professionals to prevent crises and deterioration.

Why Consider This Role

  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a flexible work environment with a mix of home working and office-based.
  • Make a Difference: Directly improve the lives of residents in our community.
  • Supportive Team: Be part of a committed and experienced multi-disciplinary group.
  • Great Development Opportunity: Build your knowledge of services across the county and strengthen your community engagement skills.

If you're compassionate, proactive, and committed to helping others live well, we’d love to hear from you.

If you feel you have the passion for the role but may not have all the skills we’d love to talk to you, so please do get in contact.

Please click here for the job description/person specification.

How to Apply

To apply, please read the full Job Description and get to know us at Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove. Then, submit your tailored CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) explaining how you meet the person specification. We embrace innovation (yes, AI too!), but most importantly, we want to hear your voice.

Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

Alternatively you can download our application form.

Apply Now

If you're shortlisted, we’ll carry out DBS and reference checks before appointment.

Need support with your application? Email us at recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk and we’ll be in touch.

Benefits

At AUKWSBH we value our people and as such our staff benefits include:

  • Flexible Working Option
  • Ongoing professional training and development
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
  • Eligible for Blue Light discount scheme
  • BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • 4% auto enrolment pension with Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

Who We Are

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we believe aging should be embraced. As an independent local charity, we’re here to empower older people with the support, advice, and activities they need to live life to the fullest. Whether it’s staying active, finding companionship, or accessing practical help, we make sure no one has to navigate later life alone. Our VIP values—Valued, Included, Passionate—drive everything we do, creating welcoming communities where everyone feels respected and heard. If you’re looking to make a real impact, you’ve found the right place!

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We want you to feel welcome, respected and able to be your full self—whether you’re applying, volunteering, or working with us.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know—we’ll make it work for you.

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