Visiting Support Officer
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Cambourne
•2 hours ago
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Visiting Support Officer
Job description
We are looking for a caring and motivated Visiting Support Officer to join our team. In this rewarding role, you will support older and vulnerable adults to maintain their independance, improve their wellbeing and feel more connected to their community.
What You'll Do
- Provide one to one support to clients in their own home
- Assist with welfare benefits, budgeting, and managing day to day challenges
- Help clients access aids, adaptations, assistive technology and local services
- Encourage social interaction and participation in community activities
- Liaise with familes, GP's, agencies and other professionals to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate recorda and follow GDPR and safeguarding policies
What We're Looking For
- Experience of working with older or vulnerable adults, likely face to face
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and problem-solve effectively
- IT skills, including experience of using databases and spreadsheets
- Awareness of Safeguarding, GDPR and Health and Safety
- Confidence to work independently and travel across South Cambridgeshire
If you're passionate about supporting people to live well and stay independent, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion please contact Sarah Thomson, sarah.thomson@scambs.gov.uk or 07516974957
South Cambridgeshire District Council is a four-day week employer. We expect our colleagues to get 100% of their work done, in around 85% of their contracted hours, for 100% of their pay. All Council staff will be able to opt-in to this way of working under a Productivity Policy. We are a four-day week employer as it helps us attract and keep talented colleagues and improves services by reducing our reliance on costly agency workers. It also supports improved health and wellbeing.
Closing Date: 9am 17 September 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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