Job title and organisation: CARA Community Worker - Leeds Irish Health and Homes
Salary: NJC Scale Point 17, (£31,002)
Hours: 35
Contract: Permanent
Location: Head Office - Broomhill Centre, Nowell Court, Harehills, Leeds, LS9 6TW
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 26 March at 5 PM
This is an exciting opportunity to join our CARA service at Leeds Irish Health & Homes (LIHH) which delivers a wide range of service responses to those most in need in our community, including the elderly, those experiencing physical and mental health challenges, financial pressures, and social and cultural isolation.
We require you to:
- Manage a caseload, working one-to-one with individuals to assess needs, develop support plans, and provide ongoing assistance.
- Facilitate social, cultural, and health related group activities as part of our CARA programme.
- Provide person centred support that empowers individuals to access services, build confidence, and engage in community life.
- Be responsible for collating information to meet monitoring and evaluation requirements.
We need you to have:
- An outstanding attitude and track record in supporting vulnerable people.
- A passion for community development and culturally sensitive practice.
- Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
- A strong record of supporting vulnerable people with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- A genuine passion for community development and culturally sensitive practice.
- The ability to work flexibly as part of a supportive team.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 26th March at 5pm.
Interviews to be held Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Application forms and further details can be obtained by going to our website at Leeds Irish Health & Homes . Located in our News section. No CV’s accepted.
For further information please speak with Karen Mallon, Director of Operations on 0113 2625614 or email info@lihh.org
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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