Support Worker

All Locations; Chester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

No uniforms

Supportive leadership

Valued time and care

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is a major health and social care charity in the UK, supporting thousands across England and Scotland. We are seeking a caring Support Worker to assist two residents in a shared house, with mental health needs and dietary requirements.

Shifts are long, with a sleep-in from 10.00am to 10.00am the next day. This fixed-term maternity cover role offers a 12-hour contract and a compassionate, person-centred approach to care.

Qualifications

• Must have experience within mental health
• Long shifts with sleep-in from 10:00 to 10:00 next day
• Driving licence is not required (as stated)

Responsibilities

• Support two individuals in a shared house
• Assist with meals and dietary requirements
• Administer medication if required
• Support personal finances, banking and shopping
• Provide a safe, respectful home environment and respect privacy

Skills

Mental health experience

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

Working closely with the Service Leader and Support Worker Team, you will be responsible for supporting two people who live here.

Who will you be supporting? + Supporting 2 individuals in a shared house, 1 male and 1 female, aged 40 and above + We have different levels capacity due to mental health. + At present we cater for tenants who have the following conditions/requirements: We provide and assist with preparation of a wide range of food and drink to accommodate the individuals dietary requirements. Our team support individuals with various mental health conditions such as: Depression, Anxiety and Schizophrenia. Additional medical requirements can be discussed with the management team on assessment. All our staff team are all trained and familiar with supporting someone with all the above needs. + Our team are trained to administer our medication if required. + Our team support us with our personal finances, banking, shopping and auditing. What is important to us? + We are very independent, but do need a little guidance every now and then + Other interests we have are listening to music, watching movies and cooking/baking. + We are fun loving, kind, caring, considerate, respectful of other people's personal space and belongings. + We provide a happy and safe environment in our home and we always respect each other's privacy, dignity and space. + Must have experience within mental health Our Shifts: We like our staff to work Long Days Sleep 10.00am through to 10.00am the following day (this of course includes the sleep-in from 23.00 till 07.00 a.m) Contract: 12 hours, 12 months Maternity Cover Only, (Fixed Term Contract Driving License: No

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest health and social care charities. We transform lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment.

Our charity was founded in 1988 and we were one of the pioneers of the 'Care in the Community' agenda, enabling people to move out of long-stay institutions and live more fulfilling lives. Since then, we've remained leaders in social care, providing bespoke support to thousands across the UK. Today, we support more than 2,600 people and employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland. We have a proud history of breaking boundaries and are always looking for new ways to make a positive difference through bold ideas, innovative projects and impactful partnerships.

Are you a caring and compassionate person looking to build a great career in social care?

Do you love helping people get the best out of their lives? Then maybe a Support Worker role is for you! Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• £13.12 per hour - because your time and care are valuable
• Do what you love - hobbies, chats, walks, cooking it's all part of the job
• Multi award-winning charity - we reinvest profits into YOU and the people we support
• Supportive leadership - we've got your back, always
• No uniforms - just comfy, casual clothes
• Flexible shifts - work around your current commitments, At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care and that doesn't always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.