Advanced Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is looking for an Advanced Support Worker in Newcastle upon Tyne to support adults with learning disabilities and autism. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, extensive training, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a dedicated team to ensure each individual leads their best life, making a meaningful impact in their daily activities.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns

Guaranteed & Contracted Hours

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Financial Hardship Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication required.
• Relevant social care experience if not qualified.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and autism.
• Engage in activities like walking, swimming, and baking.
• Provide support trained in Positive Behaviour Support and Total Communication.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Compassion

Reliability

Problem Solving

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

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Client:

Community Integrated Care

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Are you an experienced Advanced Support Worker in Learning Disabilities and Autism? Would you like to gain qualifications, enjoy specialist training, take on 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 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, making work feel rewarding
• Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests profits back into the people we support, our workforce, and communities
• Managed by supportive leaders
• 25 Days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform required - casual clothes allowed
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS / PVG
• Based in one location, no need to be a car driver
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• Spend your shift with the person you support, making a real impact
• 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 to enrich the lives of people with various care needs. Our support is based on principles of choice, dignity, and respect, aligning with our vision ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’.

We are committed to our values and pioneering new ways of delivering social care. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate, and we invest in pay, recognition, wellbeing, and professional development. We provide all necessary training, support, and PPE to help you succeed and grow your career with us.

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

• There are 4 people living at Shillmoor, each with different needs, aged 19-60.
• Most may not need physical assistance but might need support when out and about. They have challenges including autism and learning disabilities.
• Activities enjoyed include walking, swimming, trampolining, LEGO, and more.
• Interests include retro cartoons, music, museums, baking, and day trips.
• We prefer staff who are patient, calm, and respectful, avoiding bossy, hurried, or noisy behavior which can upset us.
• At least 7 colleagues work on each shift, with shifts from 8am to 10pm, including nights and waking nights.
• Support involves specialist training in Positive Behaviour Support, Total Communication, autism, and learning disabilities.

Your values:

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication, physical health, and PBS. If not qualified, relevant social care experience is necessary. You should connect well with people, be passionate about supporting independence, and willing to mentor colleagues. We will support your development with training in Positive Behaviour Support, Makaton, and the Picture Exchange System.

During recruitment, you will meet the people we support in their home to understand their personalities and needs. We value our company principles: We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which guide our high-quality care. We seek candidates who embody patience, empathy, compassion, reliability, honesty, determination, problem-solving skills, and resilience.