Community Support Worker - Home Treatment Team in Bridgend inBridgend PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£28,598 to £29,540 per year
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Bridgend County Borough Council rjDybn57J
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Community Support Worker - Home Treatment Team Job details Posting date: 06 November 2025 Salary: £28,598 to £29,540 per year Hours: Full time Closing date: 26 November 2025 Location: Bridgend, CF31 4WB Company: Bridgend County Borough Council Job type: Permanent Job reference: 18061_CBC Apply for this job Summary Community Support Worker - Home Treatment Team Job description 37 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join the Home Treatment Team as a Community Support Worker, based in the Princess of Wales Hospital. This is a specialist service for adults with a severe and enduring mental illness and possible co-occurring issues including substance misuse issues. The team covers the Borough of Bridgend. The aim of the Home Treatment team is to support people to live in their chosen environment by preventing avoidable hospital admission and to support discharge from hospital. Adhering to a strengths-based model of practice and outcome focused assessments, your role will be to work closely with individuals, supporting in their recovery following presenting in crisis, in the community and/or in hospital, and support these individuals and their carers to improve and maintain independence at home or assist in an early discharge from hospital. This will include actively completing brief interventions with individuals to support them to remain independent, signposting to services and working closely with professionals and the team. Working alongside a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, you will provide dedicated recovery-focused intervention and support to individuals having mental health or accompanying substance misuse issues as a result of their prevailing social situation. You will be line managed by the Senior Social Work Practitioner based in the Home Treatment Team. For an informal discussion about this post please contact Emma-Jayne Roche on . The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced Children and Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. A valid driving licence is requirement for this post. Closing Date: 26 November 2025 Shortlisting Date: December 2025 Interview Date: 09 December 2025 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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To work as a Community Support Worker in the UK, several key skills and qualities are essential. Here are some of the most important ones:
1. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with clients, their families, and other professionals. The ability to listen actively and convey information clearly is vital.
2. Empathy and Compassion: A genuine understanding and concern for the well-being of others are essential. Being able to relate to clients’ experiences and feelings helps build trust and rapport.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Community Support Workers often need to think on their feet and develop practical solutions to various challenges that clients may face.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Building relationships is key in this role. Being personable, approachable, and having strong networking abilities can help you connect better with clients and their families.
5. Organizational Skills: Community Support Workers need to manage multiple cases and responsibilities efficiently, including keeping accurate records, scheduling appointments, and planning activities.
6. Adaptability and Flexibility: The ability to adapt to changing situations and client needs is crucial as day-to-day tasks can vary significantly.
7. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, social workers, and support staff is fundamental for providing comprehensive support to clients.
8. Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and cultures can improve your ability to support clients effectively, particularly in multicultural settings.
9. Knowledge of Local Services: Familiarity with local community resources, support services, and healthcare provisions can greatly assist in guiding clients to the help they need.
10. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using computers and software for documentation, communication, and scheduling is increasingly important.
11. Resilience and Stress Management: The role can be emotionally demanding, so the ability to cope with stress and maintain personal well-being is important.
12. First Aid and Health and Safety Awareness: Basic training in first aid and a good understanding of health and safety protocols can be beneficial.
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