Are you looking for a role with autonomy and variety, whilst making a difference in people's lives?
Whilst you may be working in the community, at home, at the office or in a drop-in session you'll always be supported by a great friendly team.
Sound good? We might have just the role for you....
The Role
We are looking for a Specialist Support Worker to work in Gloucestershire, within our Community Based Services Team.
We are looking for someone who is proactive, willing to learn and above all, enjoys working with people. Knowledge and experience of local services and housing/benefits would be great, but not essential as full training is provided. The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week).
What You'll Do
- Support people who are experiencing housing difficulties
- Help families resettle in to suitable homes
- Assist someone to maximise their income and claim benefits
- Empower people to access community groups, employment, and training opportunities
- Facilitate drop-in sessions
Come and join a Charity focused on people rather than profit.
About Us
Established in 1989, Caring for Communities and People (CCP) is a registered charity propelled by an unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness, family breakdown, and social exclusion. We are driven by our values-based approach, caring deeply about the individuals and families we serve. Our supportive programs aim at developing long-term solutions to societal challenges. Over the years, we've consistently made tangible impacts in communities across Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Devon.
What We Offer
At CCP, you're not simply entering a workplace; you're immersing yourself in an exceptional and nurturing environment. Our unwavering commitment to your growth is evident in our meticulously designed, personalised training pathways aimed at propelling your career to new heights. Join a community of seasoned professionals who are genuinely excited about supporting your progress. Make the transformative choice for your career—choose CCP.
Why join us?
25 days holiday, plus public holidays, with an additional day added per year and option to purchase more^- Enhanced pension (5% employer contribution)
- Enhanced sick pay (up to 30 days full pay and 30 days half pay)
- Life Assurance cover (3 times your annual salary in the event of your death)
- Free subscription to Benenden healthcare cashback plan or Perkbox discounts
- 45p Business Mileage^^
- Investors in People Gold accredited employer, committed to making the workplace better for you.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development.
- Option to join various groups, including Proud2Be, Green Impact, Health & Safety, and Health and Wellbeing.
- In-house Workplace Welfare Manager for support when needed.
- We make an Impact, check our latest report https://impact.ccp.org.uk/
(Benefits are for contracted staff only not bank workers)
Are Your Values Aligned with Ours?
We look for staff who embody our SPIRIT values:
Show gratitude and appreciation of others.
Demonstrate personal and professional pride.
Integrity is everything.
Reflect and learn.
Continuous improvement.
Take your best self wherever you go.
How to Apply
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and share our values, click the apply button to start your journey with CCP.
Position: Specialist Support Worker (995)
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire
Pay: £24,570 per year
Closing Date: 30th July 2025 - CCP reserves the right to close the job advert early if needed.
CCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Our robust Safeguarding Policy guides our recruitment process. We adopt a consistent and thorough process of safer recruitment to ensure that people who are unsuitable to work with children, young people and adults are prevented from doing so.
We believe in the rehabilitative power of employment and working toward a purpose, so a prior conviction will not necessarily prevent you from joining CCP. Please note this role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and also an enhanced check by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by CCP.
Please review the attached job attachments for further insights.
^Annual Leave entitlement will be pro-rata for Part-time staff. Working on public holidays due to a rota pattern will be compensated with time off in lieu. An extra day of leave accrues for each completed financial year (capped at 5). Purchasing additional holidays is capped at 5 per year.
^^Contracted staff only. Business mileage (45p a mile) is paid for any daily miles over and above the distance from your home to the allocated workplace location and back. You'll need a well-maintained vehicle with valid tax, MOT and Insurance covering business use.
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