Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Cockermouth; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed shifts

Training & career progression

Discounts

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a compassionate Support Worker in Cockermouth for a permanent 36-hour contract. Driving license is required; shifts run 8am–8pm with potential waking night coverage.

You will support individuals with personal care, medication, home management, shopping, cooking, and daily activities, building meaningful connections and promoting independence.

Qualifications

• We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life.
• No prior experience required for some roles.
• Full UK driving license is a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with personal care
• Medication administration
• Home management including cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
• Participating in daily activities such as walks, outings and social visits

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Driving licence (UK)

Willingness to learn

Job description

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

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

Do you hold a full UK driving license?

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
• Guaranteed shifts – guaranteed contracted hours every week and rotas issued 4-6 weeks in advance
• Shopping discounts – because treats are important
• Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
• Recommend‑a‑Friend bonus – bring your besties and get rewarded with Love2Shop vouchers
• Financial hardship fund – we’re here when life gets tough
• Wellbeing investment – your health matters
• Free DBS check – we’ve got it covered
• Spend your whole shift with one person – build real connections

About Community Integrated Care

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.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role

Working closely with the Service Leader and Support Worker team, you will be responsible for supporting vulnerable individuals in their day to day lives. Each person we support is unique, so the support you provide will be person‑centred and will focus on achieving the best lives possible for each individual.

Our Shifts: 8am - 8pm | 8pm - 8am (Waking Nights)

Shift Requirement: We are currently recruiting for day shifts only

Contract: We can offer a permanent contract for 36 hours

UK Driving License Required? Yes

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting with personal care
• Medication Administration
• Home management, including support with cooking, cleaning, shopping and budget management
• Daily activities - anything and everything the people we support like to do is something you might provide support with! So come ready and willing to put yourself out there and support with walks along the harbour, going for pub lunches, shopping trips, baking and visiting local coffee shops

About you

What We're Looking For

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.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.