Support Worker

Community Integrated Care

Houghton-le-Spring

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 19,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

£13.12 per Hour

28 Days annual leave

Pension Scheme

No uniform - casual clothes

Flexible Working Hours & Shift plans

DBS paid by employer

Guaranteed & Contracted Hours

Shopping Discounts Scheme

CPD & progression opportunities

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for our Penshaw, DH4 service supporting adults with learning disabilities. You will share in daily tasks, assist with personal care, and promote independence in a warm, at-home environment.

We offer 36 hours per week, day shifts from 8am to 10pm with occasional night shifts. A UK driving license is preferred, and DBS disclosure is paid for by the employer. Join a multi-award-winning charity focused on people first.

Qualifications

Experience in care or support roles preferred.
Full UK Driving Licence preferred.
Ability to work a mix of early, late and night shifts.
Commitment to person-centred care.

Responsibilities

Provide daily living support and personal care to adults with learning disabilities.
Engage residents in social activities and community outings.
Attend shifts 8am–10pm with occasional waking nights.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Compassion

Reliability

Honesty

Determination

Problem solver

Resilience

Job description

We have a range of different needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health and physical support needs. Some of us are more independent, while others require some more support with their day-to-day lives including personal care.

We have a strong team of support workers who are all fully trained and familiar with supporting us. Some of the training they have includes, administering medication, moving and positioning and first aid.

We are proud to volunteer in our community and we love the work we do, including at coffee mornings, charity shops, and 4Luis.

We love a party and going to social events. We enjoy going to concerts and local discos alike.

We have all different interests. Some of us enjoy music and dancing. Others love a local walk, coffee and a chat.

We are all caring and considerate and love to be helpful around our home. Some of us have our own household tasks.

We like our staff team to be cheerful and chatty. We would not like someone who is loud and bossy, this would tend to make some of us upset.

There are always at least 4 colleagues on shift, but we only have one waking night shift.

Shift Patterns

We like our staff to work both mornings and evenings with a mixture of shifts, from 8 am to 10 pm. Sometimes we may need our support workers to stay back if we are going out late to the pub, social events, concerts, theatre shows etc. We also have waking nights from 10 pm to 8 am.

Values

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 us, and we look for people with:

Patience

Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others

A strong work ethic

Reliability

Honesty

Determination

A problem solver

Resilience

About the Charity

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, 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 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 Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We're really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.

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

Our Supported Living Service for adults with Learning Disabilities in Penshaw, DH4 has a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, dedicated, empowering Support Worker. Applicants with full UK Driving License are preferred. This is a Full Time position - 36hrs per week. Days shifts are from 8am to 10pm. Occasional Night shift cover may be required.

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