Targeted Adult Support Worker

Job Introduction

Job Title: Targeted Adults Support Worker
Two vacancies available
Salary: £13,913 to £15,092 per annum (based on 18 hours)
£27,052 to £29,345 per annum (35 hours)
18 & 35 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester
Team: Targeted Adults Support Team
Permanent 
 

The Role: 

This is a great opportunity for the right person to be part of an exciting transformation of the Adult Front Door service. We support people at the earliest opportunity and maximize the effectiveness of early intervention and prevention.

The Adult Front Door Service is the first point of contact for individuals seeking universal health and wellbeing support. The successful candidates will provide a person-centred response to requests for help and effectively support individuals to live well and as independently as possible. They will also act as a lead professional to develop and sustain collaborative links with a range of agencies and practitioners in order to co-ordinate and deliver bespoke support packages.

As a Targeted Adults Support Worker, you will work with individuals using a strength-based approach, who may have a wide range of short-term care and support needs and require support to reduce and manage identified risks.

You will offer professional support, practical advice and guidance to individuals on issues such as welfare benefits, budgeting, tenancies, life skills, healthy eating, lifestyles, education, training, and employment and draw up and deliver an agreed plan of intervention which supports improved outcomes.

For further information, please contact either Jo Read or Jane Nicol, Jread2@worcestershire.gov.uk or JNicol@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 5th March & Monday 9th March 2026