Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Merley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

No uniform

Paid DBS

Blue Light Card discounts

Training & progression

Wellbeing support

Supportive team

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a Support Worker in Broadstone/Poole to help people live independently within a warm, social community. You’ll support daily routines, personal care and wellbeing while promoting dignity and choice in everyday life.

You’ll work with a small group of individuals who live in their own flats, building trusting relationships and enabling access to community activities. Driving may be required for some outings.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and respectful.
• Strong communication skills.
• Calm and confident in challenging moments.
• Experience not required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines and independence
• Building meaningful, trusting relationships
• Supporting with personal care, medication and wellbeing
• Encouraging community access and activities
• Responding calmly to changing needs and behaviours
• Promoting dignity, choice and person-centred support

Skills

Caring

Communication

Calm under pressure

Proactive & involved

Reliability

Job description

Support Worker

Location: Poole
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £13.12 per hour, plus great benefits

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

Do you want a role where you feel genuinely connected to the people you support every day?
Looking for a job where relationships, laughter and real moments matter?
Want to support people to live life their way — not just follow a routine?
Join us as a Support Worker in Broadstone, where you’ll support people to live independently while being part of a warm, social and welcoming community.

Why you’ll love working with us

• Competitive pay £13.12 per hour – rewarding work that values your contribution
• Flexible shift patterns – shifts that fit around your life
• No uniform – be yourself at work
• Paid DBS – we cover the cost
• Free Blue Light Card & discounts – save on everyday spending
• Training & progression – build a long-term career
• Wellbeing support – financial and emotional support available
• Supportive team – work with people who genuinely care

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.

Our mission & strategy

We're a multi-award winning charity that exists to ensure our colleagues and the people we support live the best lives possible. In 2025, we launched our new strategy - Our Best Lives, Bolder Strategy.

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:

You’ll be supporting a small group of individuals who live independently in their own flats, while also being part of a close‑knit and supportive community.

Each person has their own personality, interests and routines, but they all share something in common — they enjoy spending time together, looking out for one another, and making the most of everyday life. Whether it’s a trip out for coffee and cake, a walk in the countryside, a pamper day at home, or simply relaxing together, there’s always something going on.

Life here is all about balance — supporting independence while being there when it matters most. You’ll be helping people with their day‑to‑day lives, which may include personal care, medication, supporting emotional wellbeing, communication needs, and providing reassurance during more challenging moments. Some individuals may need support with mobility, behaviours of concern, or epilepsy-related needs, so being calm, patient and confident is key.

The environment is lively and varied. Some people are out during the day, for example attending college, while others enjoy staying at home or heading out into the community. There’s a shared garden space where everyone can relax, with things like a trampoline and paddling pool adding to the fun in warmer months.

Being able to drive (with a full UK drving licence) is essential

As many of the people we support enjoy getting out and about using their cars to explore the local area, which includes shops, cafés and community spaces — all part of a friendly Broadstone neighbourhood.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting people with daily routines and independence
• Building meaningful, trusting relationships
• Supporting with personal care, medication and wellbeing
• Encouraging community access and activities
• Responding calmly to changing needs and behaviours
• Promoting dignity, choice and person-centred support

About you

What we’re looking for

• Caring, patient and respectful
• A great communicator who builds strong relationships
• Calm and confident, especially in challenging moments
• Positive, proactive and willing to get involvedReliable with a strong work ethic

Experience is helpful but not essential — we recruit for values and will provide full training.

We Include | We Deliver | We Aspire | We Respect | We Enable

Most importantly, you’ll understand that great support is about building relationships, encouraging independence, and helping people live life their way.

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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer