Community Care Worker

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team as a Community Support Worker.

In this role, you’ll support a caseload of participants in a community setting starting from their initial assessment and continuing throughout their sentence. You’ll provide guidance, encouragement, and tailored support to help them overcome challenges, reintegrate into society, and successfully complete their journey.

Support is delivered through one on one sessions and group interventions, all designed to empower participants and help them build brighter futures. We’re creating safe, welcoming spaces where people with experience of rehabilitation can engage in meaningful activities that promote social inclusion, improve wellbeing, and develop the skills needed to thrive in everyday life.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including health and social care, mental health support, youth work, housing services, substance misuse recovery, community volunteering, and newly graduated students from criminal justice or related fields who are seeking meaningful opportunities to make a difference.

Our ideal candidate is confident, empathetic, and comfortable mentoring people from all walks of life. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting others and committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and transform their lives.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary of £25,877 - £29,000 per annum (dependent on experience) with these great benefits:

•    25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days)
•    2 Volunteer Days
•    Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
•    Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
•    Annual salary pay review
•    Refer a friend scheme
•    Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

Interested? There’s an easy to apply route below to upload your CV! If you need any further information, talk to our experienced Internal Recruitment Team on (phone number removed).

 Communities is part of an employee-owned organisation and we continually pride ourselves on our sense of community, both in the incredible work we do throughout UK and Ireland.  People are at the front, centre and heart of every service we provide and each decision we make.

Location: Bournemouth
Hours:  37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent