Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Fareham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.12 per hour

Blue light card

Casual dress

Professional development

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Financial hardship fund

Wellbeing support

28 days annual leave + pension

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking caring, enthusiastic Support Workers in Fareham to help four adults live happy, fulfilling lives in their home and community. A full UK manual driving licence and willingness to drive a minibus are essential to support outings, appointments, shopping trips, and activities.

We offer a competitive hourly rate, a Blue Light card, casual dress, ongoing training and progression, a Recommend a Friend bonus, a financial hardship fund, wellbeing support, and 28 days’

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training will be provided.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence and be willing to drive a minibus.
• Ability to support people to live independently and participate in activities.

Responsibilities

• Support four adults with daily living tasks and personal care as needed.
• Assist with community access, outings, meals, and activities in the home and local area.
• Encourage independence, promote choices, and help people participate in meaningful activities.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Minibus driving

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy supporting people to live the best life possible while building a meaningful career?

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic Support Workers to join our team in Fareham. This is a fantastic opportunity to support four amazing people to live happy, fulfilling lives in their shared home and local community.

This role requires a full UK manual driving licence, as supporting people to access their community is a key part of the role. You will be required to drive the service minibus for outings, appointments, shopping trips, and activities.

There are some great benefits too:

• £13.12 per hour
• Free Blue light card
• Wear your own casual clothes, as we do not have a uniform!
• Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Free wellbeing advice and support options
• You will be entitled to 28 days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays for full time, (part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis) and a workplace Pension scheme too

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.

You’ll be supporting four friendly adults aged between 55 and 80 who live together in a welcoming home in a quiet area of Fareham.

Everyone we support has their own unique personality, interests, and support needs. Some people are able to walk around the home independently and enjoy household tasks such as laundry and cleaning, while others require more physical support. The people we support are a mixture of verbal and non-verbal communicators and live with a range of conditions including learning disabilities, autism, dementia, visual impairments, and hearing impairments.

The people we support enjoy getting out and about and making the most of what the local area has to offer. Some enjoy shopping trips to Gunwharf Quays, while others prefer a scenic drive in the minibus with a packed lunch. Music, spending time in the garden, visiting local parks and beaches, and taking part in meaningful activities are all things that bring enjoyment to daily life.

The house has a large garden with plenty of space for outdoor activities and BBQs, and there is a strong focus on creating a warm, happy, and engaging environment.

As a Support Worker, you will support people with all aspects of daily living, which may include personal care, moving and positioning, medication administration, community access, meal preparation, and helping people to participate in activities that are important to them. Most importantly, you'll support people to maintain their independence, make choices, and enjoy new experiences.

The service is staffed by three colleagues during the day and one sleep-in colleague overnight. Flexible shift patterns are available, including short shifts, long days, evenings, weekends, and sleep-ins.

We are looking for someone who is kind, positive, reliable, and genuinely passionate about supporting people to live great lives.

You don't need previous care experience to be successful in this role as full training will be provided. What matters most is your attitude and values.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• A cheerful and engaging person who enjoys building meaningful relationships
• Patient, caring, and respectful of individual needs and preferences
• Creative and able to think outside the box when planning activities and support
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of disabilities and support needs
• Confident supporting people both at home and out in the community
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to remain calm and positive in different situations
• In possession of a full UK manual driving licence and happy to drive a minibus

We would particularly love to hear from people who enjoy being active, getting out into the community, listening to music, and supporting others to have fun and try new experiences.

In return, you'll receive a comprehensive induction including the Care Certificate, medication training, moving and positioning, aspiration, choking and dysphagia training, alongside any additional specialist training required to support the people who live in the home confidently and safely.

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 be 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.

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 [e-mail] and questions beforehand, then please email [e-mail].

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