Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Inverness; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed shifts

Training & career progression

Shopping discounts

Wellbeing investment

Free PVG check

Spend your shift with one person

Job summary

Community Integrated Care in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide care for two young men with complex autism, living independently next door to each other. You’ll support during the day with extra help, ensure a safe environment, and assist with personal care, medication, and household tasks.

The role emphasizes building real connections, following structured routines, and working within a team that values resilience, compassion, and consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex autism is essential.
• Physically fit and emotionally resilient.
• Able to maintain strong boundaries and follow structured routines.

Responsibilities

• Providing support during the day with anything that the young men need some extra help with.
• Ensuring a safe, calm environment
• Supporting with personal care, medication, and household tasks
• Maintaining clear boundaries and routines
• Working as part of a team that values resilience, compassion, and consistency

Skills

Complex autism experience

Physically fit

Emotional resilience

Boundary setting

Job description

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

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:

We’re looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our team and provide support to two young men with complex autism, living independently in their own homes—right next door to each other.

These two young men are:

• Very active – they walk up to 7 miles a day, go to the gym, swim, trampoline, and horse ride weekly.
• Creative and social – they enjoy Nintendo, YouTube, music, drawing, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
• Routine-driven – structure, boundaries, and positive reinforcement are essential.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing support during the day with anything that the young men need some extra help with
• Ensuring a safe, calm environment
• Supporting with personal care, medication, and household tasks
• Maintaining clear boundaries and routines
• Working as part of a team that values resilience, compassion, and consistency

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience with complex autism is essential
• Physically fit and emotionally resilient
• Able to maintain strong boundaries and follow structured routines

Shifts & Contracts:

• Day Shifts:8am -11pm, 9.30am - 8pm and 9am - 3/4pm shifts for some 2:1 support
• Contracts: Full time contract available - 43 hours per week

About you:

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, those with lived experience, Care Assistants, Veterans, Prison Workers or even total newbies with a passion for care.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!