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Support Worker - Job Description
POST TITLE
SUPPORT WORKER SUPPORTED LIVING
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Community Support Services is a leading service, delivering a variety of needs-led quality support services for people with additional support needs. Our service provides support to people with varying degrees of abilities within settings such as, the person's own home, education facilities, supported living schemes, day services and community settings throughout Calderdale.
PURPOSE OF POST
To assist tenants to live a full and valued life, supporting each person individually, in a bespoke and person-centred way. To provide practical, physical, and emotional support to each tenant. To encourage the independence and personal growth of each tenant and to actively encourage and provide choice in all matters relating to the person’s life.
RESPONSIBLE TO
DDH Directors, Head of Community Support Services, Registered Manager and Senior Management.
DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To provide previously identified support to all tenants, ensuring that all guidelines, procedures and policies are strictly adhered to.
2. To ensure each tenant has their cultural and spiritual needs met.
3. To provide personal support to tenants where appropriate, meeting emotional, physical, social, and leisure needs.
4. To empower the tenant to take as much responsibility in managing their tenancy and day-to-day living.
5. To work in a respectful way, ensuring you maintain your responsibility for upholding the dignity of everyone you support.
6. To support tenants with domestic tasks to maintain their tenancy, property, and possessions.
7. To participate and contribute to each tenant’s personal assessments and PCP’s.
8. To regularly complete reports and records regarding support provided ensuring effective communication between yourself and colleagues.
9. To participate in regular external and internal training provided through Community Support Services.
10. To report to the Supported Living Senior Team as required on matters relating to tenants.
11. To ensure all finances and medication are processed and recorded in line with company procedures.
12. To ensure Health and Safety guidelines are followed in all areas of work, working within the remits of individual risk assessments.
13. To ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
14. To follow all company policies and procedures.
This job description is provided to offer a clear overview of the responsibilities of the post holder, although not all duties can be described in detail, therefore you will be expected to demonstrate appropriate flexibility.
Revised May 2026
Day Service Support Worker - Job Description
POST TITLE
Day Service Support Worker
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
Community Support Services is a leading service, delivering a variety of needs-led quality support services for people with additional support needs. Our service provides support to people with varying degrees of abilities within settings such as, the person's own home, education facilities, supported living schemes, day services and community settings throughout Calderdale.
This post is for Day Services only, and you will be expected to be based between both The Addy and Aachen Hall.
PURPOSE OF POST
To assist with providing stimulating and interesting daytime opportunities for people with additional support needs. To encourage the independence and personal growth of individuals who attend the sessions through encouragement and cooperation.
RESPONSIBLE TO
DDH Directors, Day Service Manager and Senior Management Team.
DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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To provide previously identified support to people who use the service, meeting their cultural and spiritual needs.
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To provide personal support and guidance to individuals, meeting emotional, physical, social, and leisure needs wherever possible, ensuring continuity and stability.
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To empower people to maximise their responsibility in managing their day-to-day activities.
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To work in a respectful way, ensuring you maintain your responsibility for upholding the dignity of everyone you support.
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To participate and contribute to person centred plans, risk assessments and comprehensive assessments.
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To report to the Day Service Manager and/or the Deputy Day Service Manager as required on matters relating to the individuals you support.
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To regularly complete accurate reports and records ensuring effective communication between yourself and colleagues.
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To work in a flexible and responsive way, in line with our company core values.
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To ensure confidentiality is always maintained.
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To participate in regular external and internal training provided through Community Support Services.
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To provide guidance to new employees in relation to their duties and Company expectations.
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To ensure health and safety guidelines are followed in all areas of work, working within the remits of individual and company risk assessments.
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To follow all company policies and procedures.
This job description is provided to offer a clear overview of the responsibilities of the post holder, although not all duties can be described in detail, therefore you will be expected to demonstrate appropriate flexibility.
Revised - May 2026
What Our Staff Say...
When I started training with C.S.S I was very apprehensive as to whether this would be something I was going to excel at, was it going to be a good experience? Was it something I was prepared for? Was it a company I could feel comfortable and happy working for? In short yes, and here is why.
When you start with C.S.S you will be introduced to a fantastic training scheme and be trained by even better people. You will be given information that will prove invaluable in the coming weeks, months and years you are with us. I found the training most enjoyable and by the end of it I was ready to start with confidence.
I have never worked for a company where I felt that if I had a complaint or concern that it would actually be taken seriously but here, I feel that my thoughts and feelings count. I've gone to other staff members and managers alike and asked for help with various situations and always come away feeling better informed and supported.
C.S.S is a fantastic opportunity for anyone, I have no prior experience in this field or anything similar and the only regret is I did not apply earlier in my life.