Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Invergordon; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed shifts

No uniforms

Shopping discounts

Ongoing training & career progression

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Financial hardship fund

Wellbeing investment

Free PVG check

Spend your whole shift with one person

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a caring Support Worker/ Care Assistant to help four individuals with autism and learning disabilities live independently. You will work with a Service Leader and Team to provide person-centered support across daily living tasks, activities and community engagement.

Shifts vary (days, sleepovers, Sunday to Friday slots) with guaranteed hours and progression opportunities, and the role benefits from a supportive leadership team and a commitment to wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Values-based recruitment approach; welcoming people from all backgrounds.
• Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

Responsibilities

• Support four individuals in their own homes with daily living tasks.
• Assist with medication and personal care as needed.
• Promote independence and choice and support appointments and finances.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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

Are you an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker with a passion for helping others?

Do you want to support four awesome individuals with autism and learning disabilities to live life to the fullest?

If so, maybe a Support Worker role with an award-winning charity is your next move!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• £13.86 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 – contracted hours each week with rotas available 4 weeks in advance
• Shopping discounts – because treats are important
• Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us
• Recommend-a-Friend bonus – bring your besties
• Financial hardship fund – we’re here when life gets tough
• Wellbeing investment – your health matters
• Free PVG 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 - 9pm | 9pm - 8am (sleepover)| 11am - 3pm (Sunday to Friday) for 2:1 support

Shift Requirement:

Days and sleepovers - working different days each week and including some weekends

Contracts: can range from

12 - 42 hours per week - permanent

UK Driving License Required?

Desirable as some of the people we support have cars and like to be out and about

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll support 4 individuals in their own homes, with everyday tasks to ensure they’re supported to be as independent as possible.

The individuals we support love:

• Gaming
• Cycling
• Swimming
• Bowling
• Family Time

You’ll also help with:

• Home & daily living
• Medication & personal care
• Promoting independence & choice
• Appointments & finances

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.