Advanced Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid for

28 days annual leave

Casual dress code

Pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Blue Light Card

Recommend a Friend bonus

Financial Hardship Fund

Wellbeing investment

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is a UK health and social care charity delivering great lives. We are seeking an Advanced Support Worker in a full‑time role to lead a vibrant team and support people with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges.

You will mentor colleagues, drive Positive Behaviour Support initiatives, and grow through ongoing training while delivering compassionate, person‑centred care every day.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Social Care and PBS experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication, and physical health support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of support workers.
• Provide person-centred care for six individuals with diverse needs.

Skills

PBS experience

Mental health experience

Autism experience

Sensory communication

Physical health support

Education

Level 3 qualification in Social Care

Full UK driving licence

Job description

The opportunity and what makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work

Step Into a Leadership Role as an Advanced Support Worker

Are you a Senior Care Professional or Team Leader ready for a new challenge?

Or an experienced Support Worker looking to grow, lead, and make a bigger impact?

This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to shape lives, lead with purpose, and be part of something truly special.

What’s in it for you?

• A leadership role with heart – guide and inspire your team while continuing to support the people who matter most.
• Career progression – gain qualifications, access specialist training, and grow with us.
• Recognition and reward – take on more responsibility and be appreciated for it.
• Inclusive culture – work in a diverse, welcoming environment where everyone is proud to be themselves.

Perks & Benefits

• DBS paid for – we’ve got you covered.
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Casual dress code – no uniforms, just you.
• Pension scheme – plan for your future.
• Shopping discounts & free Blue Light Card.
• Recommend a Friend bonus.
• Financial Hardship Fund – support when you need it.
• Wellbeing investment – because you matter.

Why Join Us?

We’re Community Integrated Care, one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We’re proud to be award-winning, values-driven, and passionate about delivering the Best Lives Possible.

With over 100 national and regional awards in the past two years, we’re not just making a difference — we’re setting the standard.

Our vision is simple: Your Life, Your Choice.
And that applies to our team too.

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

This is a full-time opportunity (37.5 hours per week) in a vibrant, fast-paced service that’s bursting with energy, fun, and purpose.

We’re looking for someone who brings passion, experience, and a sense of leadership. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Level 3 qualification in Social Care and PBS experience
• full UK driving licence
• Strong experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication, and physical health support

But don’t worry if you don’t have the qualification yet — if you’ve got solid experience in social care, we’ll support you to gain your qualifications while you work with us.

Training & Development

We’re committed to helping you grow. You’ll receive specialist training in:

• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
• Makaton
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  …and more, so you can feel confident and empowered in your role.

Meet the People You’ll Support

As part of the recruitment process, you’ll visit the home of the people we support — giving you a chance to connect, understand their needs, and see their amazing personalities shine.

This service supports 6incredible individuals, aged between 20 and 31, each with unique needs including learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, mental health challenges, and other complex conditions.

They’re full of life and love to:

• Chill in the garden or swimmin pool
  
• Enjoy BBQs, cinema trips, seaside visits, and parties
• Dance, sing, and celebrate life — they’re loud, proud, and never afraid to have fun!

Your Role as an Advanced Support Worker

You’ll be a mentor, leader, and role model — supporting both the people we supoort and your fellow team members.

You’ll work alongside a large, well-established team of support workers, offering guidance, sharing your expertise, and helping everyone deliver the best life possible.

If you’re someone who knows how to connect with people, lead with empathy, and inspire others — this is the role for you.

About you:

Your Values need to align with ours!

At Community Integrated Care, our values are the heartbeat of everything we do.

• We Include
• We Deliver
• We Aspire
• We Respect
• We Enable

These aren’t just words — they guide how we support people, how we work together, and how we grow as a team. If these values resonate with you, you’re already on the right path.

What We’re Looking For

We believe that who you are is just as important as what you do. We’re looking for people who:

• Have great social skills and can build meaningful relationships with the people we support, their families, and their communities.
• Are fun, sociable, and confident — loud and proud, just like the people we support!
• Offer a warm welcome to everyone they meet and help create a positive, inclusive environment.

A Place You Belong

We’re proud to be a welcoming and inclusive employer, where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and diversity, and we’re committed to creating a workplace that’s fair, equal, and empowering for all.

We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here.

We wish you the very best of luck and hope to welcome you to our charity soon.

Community Integrated Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.