Advanced Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care charity is seeking Support Workers in Bournemouth to assist individuals with Autism and Learning disabilities. This rewarding role requires passionate professionals who can actively engage with the community and foster independence. Candidates should have a Level 3 in Social Care, a full UK driving license, and a commitment to quality care.

Benefits

No uniform - wear casual clothes

Free DBS application

Shopping Discounts Scheme

Free Blue Light card

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme

Financial Hardship Fund

Salary Advance scheme

Investment in wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience with learning disabilities and autism is essential.
• Full UK driver’s license required for at least 2 years.
• Ability to use basic Makaton or similar communication aids.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Autism and Learning disabilities in their daily activities.
• Drive company vehicle to assist in community engagement.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards for high-quality care.

Skills

Reliability

Motivation

Passion

Enthusiasm

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

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What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Are youlooking for a new role in Health and Social Care?

Are you already a care professional with experience supporting people with Autism and Learning disabilities?

Are you male, ideally with a full UK Driving License?

Do you thrive on a challenge?

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of the people we support with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do. We believe it’s a great place to work with great benefits too!

• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• No uniform - wear your own casual clothes
• We will pay for your DBS application
• Shopping Discounts Scheme and Free Blue Light card!
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund and Salary Advance scheme
• Investment in your wellbeing

We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support. In return, we invest in pay, recognition, wellbeing, and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support, and PPE you need and will help you develop your career with us.

One of the values of Community Integrated Care is our passion for our people, and every year we invest heavily in our front-line worker pay, in line with the Living Wage increase each April.

Our promise has always been clear: we will do everything in our power to improve pay for colleagues.

So, until 31 March, your pay will be £13.74 per hour, and from 1 April, it will increase to £14.62 per hour.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

About Me: I enjoy having my own space. Routine is important, and this means you will need to think outside of the box. The team is dedicated to supporting me to live my best life. You will need to access community facilities and engage in person-centered activities. We evolve and develop together to do things better. It’s important for me to have positive relationships with my family and support circles.

I love recycling and frequently visit the recycling centre. I enjoy car rides and walks, especially having snacks while out. I like watching TV comedies and playing with bubbles. I enjoy visiting the bowling alley and then having a pint at the pub. My aspiration is to visit Buckingham Palace, so if you have connections, you’re hired!

“Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female person to support them. For this role, a male colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act.”

About You: You need to be reliable, motivated, and passionate. You should be enthusiastic, striving to go above and beyond. You must understand our compliance with contracts and CQC standards and help us achieve an “Outstanding” rating. Commitment to personalized support is essential.

You will need to communicate positively and honestly, using aids like basic Makaton or on my iPad.

This role involves driving the company vehicle, so a full UK driver’s license is essential. You must have held your license for at least 2 years due to insurance policies.

Your values:

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience with learning disabilities and autism. If you lack a qualification, experience in social care and willingness to work towards one are required.

You should connect well with people and be passionate about supporting independence. Sharing your skills and mentoring colleagues is valued.

We will develop your talents through specialist training, including Positive Behaviour Support methods.

Sharing our company values — We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable — is important to ensure high-quality, consistent care.