Advanced Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking an Advanced Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities and autism. This position offers flexible working hours, training, and professional development within a supportive environment, making a significant impact on the lives of the residents.

Benefits

28 Days annual leave

Pension Scheme

No uniform

Flexible Working Hours

Shopping Discounts Scheme

Financial Hardship Fund

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Prior experience in care is required.
• Level 3 in Social Care is desirable.
• Open to applicants from various backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Provide person-centered care.
• Work flexible shifts and manage responsibilities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

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What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Are you a Support Worker looking to progress in your career?

Would you like to gain qualifications, enjoy specialist training, have more responsibility, and earn more money?

Community Integrated Care is recruiting for an Advanced Support Worker, with flexible shift patterns.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced support worker to step up. You will support adults with learning disabilities and autism, who have complex needs, to lead the best life possible.

Benefits & USP’s:

• £14.42 per hour
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for a multi award-winning charity that invests all profits back into the people we support, our workforce, and our local communities
• Managed by supportive leaders
• 28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS / PVG
• Based in one location, so no need to be a car driver
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making a significant impact on their lives
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of people with various care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re proud and passionate about what we do.

Since our early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services across England and Scotland. We aim to support based on the principles of choice, dignity, and respect, aligning with our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy of ‘Best Lives Possible’.

We value our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going the extra mile for the people we support, and in return, we invest in pay, recognition, wellbeing, and professional and personal development. We provide training, support, and personal protective equipment, and help you develop your career with us.

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

We are Griffin Lodge, located in Heald Green, close to Stockport and Manchester. It’s a residential care home with 12 residents, each with their own room and en-suite bathroom, sharing a communal living area. Our residents are 9 men and 3 women, aged between 20-50, each with personalized support plans to ensure person-centered care.

The home is conveniently located near motorways, Manchester Airport, bus routes, and a train station within walking distance. There are nearby amenities and green spaces.

We have 10-12 support workers on site during the day and 4-5 at night, with around 45 colleagues employed here. We currently have a full-time vacancy for day shifts.

Prior experience in care is required, and a Level 3 in Social Care is desirable. We welcome applicants with various backgrounds, skills, and experiences, and will provide the necessary support to help you succeed!

Your values:

We recognize that working in social care requires a special person. We’re passionate about recruiting individuals based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life, whether they have professional experience, personal caregiving experience, or none at all.