Support Worker

Tamfol; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing training & career progression

No uniform

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking compassionate Support Workers in Stockport to support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns in a 6-bed supported living service. The role focuses on person-centred care, building real connections and enabling independent living.

Shifts are flexible, with ongoing training and career progression. Experience isn’t mandatory as values come first; driving licence is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Values-based hiring approach; empathy and compassionate attitude preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly and build relationships with adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns to live their daily lives.
• Deliver person-centred care in a supported living service with 6 individuals.
• Foster kindness, happiness, and positive relationships with service users and their families.

Job description

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.

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 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.

Our Shifts: 0730-2030, 0730-1630, 0730-1900

Driving Licence: Would be desirable

What you will be doing:

This is a supported living service which homes 6 individuals who all have their own rooms and share a communal living area. Each has their own personalised support plans and care packages. They value kindness and happiness as the most important things you can bring to their home.

• They need highly reliable and motivated people with a passion for what they do
• They need you to be flexible to meet their needs and our service
• They need you to commit to being totally personalised in all that you do - they are at the centre of our support
• They need you to always listen to us and respect what they have to say
• They need you to be always open and honest
• They need you to be able to have positive relationships with their families
• They enjoy going out in the community, particularly going to the pub an eating out, They enjoy walking, swimming, shopping and socialising. Supporting them to visit their families. Gardening and growing things. Having lots of fun!

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.

Have questions about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Julie Macdonald, at [e-mail].

Need adjustments during the process? Email [e-mail].

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.