Support Worker

Tamfol; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Community Integrated Care in Knowsley is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns in daily living. The role is a permanent contract up to 42 hours with shifts including evenings and nights on a single site.

You’ll work closely with the Service Leader and team, providing person-centred support, building trust and ensuring safety while promoting independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns.
• Contract: Permanent (up to 42 hours).
• Shifts: mix of days/evenings/nights across one location.

Responsibilities

• Support two gentlemen with full daily living activities and care.
• Provide patient, caring interaction and adapt to individuals' communication needs.
• Participate in required training (Epilepsy, Buccal Midazolam, Moving and Positioning, Safety Interventions, Dysphasia and Eating and Drinking).

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 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
• Flexible shifts – work around your current commitments
• No driving required – one location, one amazing team
• 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
• 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.

Community Integrated Care was founded in 1988 and pioneered 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 adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns to live their daily 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 with them.

Contract: Permanent (up to 42 hours)

Shifts: A mixture of shifts including 8pm, 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 9pm and 8pm to 8am (2 staff on three days and there will be extra staff member to support activties)

What you will be doing

We are supporting two gentlemen that require full care and support in all areas of their daily living. Although they have lived together for many years they have their own requirements for doing activities. The activities include a mix of going to the disco, sensory room, days out, bus rides and out for meals. They are unable to use oral spoken language however when getting to know them you will learn ways of communicating. The need workers that are patient with them, give them time to adjust to new people and places. Staff need to be caring and understanding and not to rush them into doing things they do not enjoy.

The is a requirement for specific training which includes Epilepsy, Buccal Midazolam, Moving and Positioning, Safety Interventions training and Dysphasia and Eating and Drinking.

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.