Advanced Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Penrith; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is looking for an Advanced Support Worker to provide exceptional support to adults with learning disabilities. This role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development within a respected charity. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy and possess at least a Level 3 qualification in Social Care. Join a team focused on empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives while receiving comprehensive training and support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Shopping Discounts Scheme

Flexible Working Hours

Financial Hardship Fund

Specialist Training Opportunities

Casual Dress Code

Qualifications

• Need Level 3 qualification in Social Care or experience in social care.
• Experience in mental health, autism, communication, physical health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and promote their independence.
• Work flexible hours, including day and night shifts.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Problem-solving

Reliability

Communication

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Tools

Makaton

Positive Behaviour Support

Picture Exchange System

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 its 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
• Based in one location
• Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
• Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making a big 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 many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re proud of what we do.

Since the 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 ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’.

We have strong values and are proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care. Recently, we have received numerous awards and nominations.

We focus on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going the extra mile for those we support. In return, we invest in pay, recognition, wellbeing, and professional development. We provide all necessary training, support, and PPE, and help you develop your career with us.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for caring, compassionate, and talented Advanced Support Workers to work within a service supporting two people. The service supports individuals with learning disabilities, promoting their choices, wellbeing, and independence. As an Advanced Support Worker, you will need to be adaptable, a team player, and passionate about supporting others. Shifts are from 7.30am - 3pm, 2.30pm - 10pm, and waking night 10pm - 7.30am.

Your values:

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication, and physical health. If you do not have a qualification, experience in social care is required.

You should be able to connect with people, support independence, and share your skills with colleagues. We will develop your talents through specialist training, including Positive Behaviour Support, Makaton, and the Picture Exchange System.

During recruitment, you will meet the people we support in their homes to understand their personalities and support needs.

Our company values include: We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable. We seek individuals who embody patience, empathy, compassion, reliability, honesty, determination, resilience, and problem-solving skills.