Charity Support Worker

Charity Support Worker As a Charity Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering person-centered support to individuals and communities in need. You'll provide emotional, practical, and advocacy support to help service users overcome challenges and improve their well-being, independence, and quality of life. **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide direct support to individuals in need, including vulnerable adults, families, or young people, depending on the charity's focus. * Conduct assessments to identify service users' needs and develop appropriate support plans. * Work collaboratively with external agencies, partners, and service providers to ensure holistic and coordinated support. * Maintain accurate records of interactions, progress notes, and safeguarding concerns in line with data protection and confidentiality policies. * Advocate on behalf of service users to access benefits, housing, healthcare, or other necessary services. * Deliver group workshops or activities aimed at building confidence, life skills, or community connections. * Participate in training, team meetings, and supervision to ensure continuous professional development. * Uphold the charity's values, safeguarding policies, and equality, diversity, and inclusion standards. **Essential:** * Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills. * Ability to manage a varied caseload and work under pressure. * Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures. * Basic IT skills (e.g., MS Office, record-keeping systems).

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