Advanced Support Worker (Copy)

Community Integrated Care; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 37,068,000 - 42,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

No uniform - casual clothes

Flexible working hours

DBS paid

Guaranteed hours

Progression opportunities

Shopping discounts scheme

Wellbeing investment

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is recruiting an Advanced Support Worker for a new scheme in Worcester. You will care for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs, helping them live their best lives in a supported living environment.

The role emphasizes mentoring, person-centred support and collaboration with your team, with strong focus on wellbeing, dignity and independence. DBS costs are covered and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Level 3 in Social Care and experience in mental health, autism or forensic settings.
• Ability to connect with people and support independence.
• Willingness to mentor colleagues and share skills.
• Commitment to company values and reflective practice.

Skills

Positive Behavioural Support

Mentoring colleagues

Empathy & compassion

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 in Social Care

Job description

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

Are you an experienced Support Worker that has experience in Challenging Behaviours and looking for career progression?

Are you ready to gain more qualifications, enjoy more specialist training, have more responsibility and earn more money?

Do you have a Full Clean UK Driving Licence?

Community Integrated Care is recruiting for Advanced Support Workers in Worcester, UK driving license is essential for this role. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced support worker to step up. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and people who have complex needs, to lead the best life's Bolder

Benefits & USP's

• £14.78 per Hour
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
• Managed by supportive leaders
• 25 Days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
• Pension Scheme
• No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
• Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
• We will pay for your DBS
• We are 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 the biggest impact on their lives
• Shopping Discounts Scheme
• Ongoing continued 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 enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It's exciting and rewarding work, and we're full of pride and passion for what we do.

Since the early days, we've grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of 'Your Life, Your Choice' and our strategy 'Best Lives Bolder'.

We have strong values and we're proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards!

We are also focussed on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going 'the extra mile' for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us.

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

Join Us as an Advanced Support Worker in Worcester!

Be part of something new, meaningful, and life-changing.

We're excited to welcome passionate and skilled individuals to a brand-new, purpose-built supported living scheme in Worcester. This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with diverse support needs, including autism, learning disabilities, and mental health challenges.

Some individuals may present with behaviours that challenge or carry risks, and your role will be pivotal in helping them transition smoothly into their new homes and thrive.

What You'll Bring

• A natural ability to connect with people and build trusting relationships
• A genuine passion for supporting independence and personal growth
• A talent for mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge, and leading by example
• A commitment to continuous improvement, always striving to be your best
• Experience in Positive Behavioural Support strategies to enhance wellbeing
• A calm, consistent, and unconditionally positive approach to care
• A keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of individual needs and preferences
• Willingness to engage in reflective practice to ensure the highest quality support

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking team that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation
• Work in a modern, purpose-built environment designed to support success
• Make a lasting impact in people's lives, helping them live their best lives Bolder

If you're ready to be a part of something truly special, we'd love to hear from you.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism and forensic background. If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have experience in social care.

You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues.

Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination
• A problem solver
• Resilience

A Place I belong

Here at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all - where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.

By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.

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 in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Victoria Andrews at [email protected] or call 07816 268813

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