Community Support Worker

Job description

About The Mayfield Trust
We are a charity based in Calderdale who provide support for people with a learning disability; our mission is to help people live life to the full. We have a wide range of services including supported living, an LD nursing home, outreach, community based day opportunities and a thriving activity centre.
Job Summary
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Community Based Services (CBS) Support Workers to help us create community experiences for children, young people, and adults with neurological and physical barriers.
As a Community Based Services (CBS) Support Worker, you will spend the majority of your time out in the community, supporting people in activities, events, and experiences.
You may be required to pick individuals up from their home address to attend activities, all are within the Calderdale area.
You will be required to support individuals to engage in a variety of activities, including physical activities such as trampolining and swimming.
You will facilitate participation, provide guidance, and engage where appropriate, taking into account individual staff circumstances and reasonable adjustments.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals while working within a supportive team.
We have both full and part time hours available.
Benefits
Paid training and access to a wide variety of vocational learning and development opportunities.
Funded Blue Light Card which gives access to over 15,000 discounts both online and in-store.
Supportive, values-led culture.
Opportunity to develop your career in social care.
28 days full time equivalent holidays each year, including bank holidays.
Key Responsibilites
Build trusting relationships with the people you support, respecting their choices, dignity, and individuality.
Deliver responsive, person-centred support in line with individual plans, including PBS strategies.
Supporting people with activities both in The Hub and in the community, life skills, assisting with communication, mobility and personal care, always promoting independence.
Encourage participation in community life, hobbies, and personal development activities.
Keep accurate records of wellbeing, progress, and incidents using agreed systems.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals to ensure consistent and holistic support.
Contribute to the development and review of support plans, risk assessments, and PBS strategies.
Promote safeguarding, dignity, inclusion, and emotional safety at all times.
Participate in ongoing training and reflective practice to maintain high standards of care.
Skills & Experience
Must have:
Strong emotional resilience and ability to stay calm in pressured situations.
Strong communication skills — able to listen actively, speak clearly, and write clear, accurate records.
Good level of physical fitness to be able to support and actively participate in a wide range of activities.
A person-led approach, with patience, empathy, and attention to detail.
Ability to build trusting relationships with the people you support, colleagues, and external partners.
Organised, motivated, and confident working independently or as part of a team.
Flexibility to working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable:
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to drive our minibuses.
Awareness of safeguarding, mental capacity, and health & safety principles.
Experience working in inclusive, values-led environments.
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and individuals who may communicate through behaviour or experience emotional distress
Hours
Full & part time available.
Working days and evenings over 7 days on a rota basis to support an Outreach & Community Based Day Opportunities service
Eligible Workers
Applicants must already have an existing and valid right to work in the UK.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint for all positions before the closing date.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Halifax

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English