Support Worker

All Locations; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Flexible shifts

No uniforms

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a Support Worker to assist elderly adults in a person-centred way, focusing on the best quality of life. The role is based in a community setting with 4x8 shifts from 3pm to 11pm on a temporary 6-month contract, with possible extension.

You will work with housing associations and local authorities to provide care, meals support, and activities, helping residents maintain independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Providing person-centred support to elderly adults to maintain independence.
• Ability to work within temporary 6-month contract with potential extension.
• 4 x 8 hour shifts, 3pm–11pm.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly adults with daily living tasks and health needs.
• Collaborate with housing associations and local authorities to deliver care.
• Assist with meals, medication assistance, and health monitoring.
• Encourage participation in leisure, social activities and community links.

Job description

Working closely with the Service Leader and Support Worker Team, you will be responsible for supporting elderly adults with 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.

Our Shifts: 4 x 8 hour shifts (Contract) - 3pm to 11pm Driving License: No Contract: Temporary for 6 months - this may be extended or made permanent at a later date

What you will be doing Working with housing associations and local authorities, we provide care and support in purpose-built accommodation for older people, offering a home-from-home environment, with support on-hand when needed. You will have access to a wide range of facilities, services and activities, aimed at supporting you to maintain a great quality of life, as well as improving your health and wellbeing.

These include:

• 24-hour support
• Housing-related support
• Personal care, such as support with medication and to take care of your health and wellbeing.
• Meals - either assisted or prepared for you.
• Leisure and recreation activities.
• Domestic help.
• Support to build or maintain links with your community.
• Support to maintain relationships with family and friends.

Our Extra Care Services are all based in the heart of the community, with easy access to local shops, supermarkets and transport routes. We have 6 staff on during the day, three staff on an afternoon and two staff at night.

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.

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, 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.