Support Worker

All Locations; Tipner; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Blue Light Card & discounts

Specialist training - PBS, Makaton, PE

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Community Integrated Care in Portsmouth is seeking a Support Worker to help 12 adults with complex needs live full, meaningful lives. You will support daily routines, personal care and community activities using person-centred approaches and clear communication.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) on day shifts with flexible patterns and DBS paid. Join a large, skilled team committed to wellbeing, dignity and progression.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Experience in mental health, autism or complex needs is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily routines and independence
• Build strong, meaningful relationships
• Support communication, emotional wellbeing and behaviours
• Assist with personal care and medication
• Support community access and activities
• Work as part of a large, collaborative team
• Promote choice, dignity and person-centred care

Skills

Strong communicator

Team player

Calm under pressure

Person-centred

Job description

Do you have a full UK manual driving licence and want a role where you can make a real impact every day? Looking for a fast-paced service where no two days are the same? Join us as a Support Worker in Portsmouth and become part of a vibrant, experienced team supporting people to live full, meaningful lives. Who you'll be supporting & more about the role:

• You’ll be supporting a group of 12 individuals aged between 21 and 72, all with a range of complex needs including autism, learning disabilities, epilepsy, mental health and sensory communication differences.

This is a lively, energetic service where people enjoy making the most of every day. There's a real sense of personality here - people love music, dancing, socialising, and spending time together, as well as enjoying their own space and routines. Life is varied and active. One day you might be supporting someone to relax in the garden or hot tub, another you'll be heading to the seaside, a local event, or out for the day - which is why a full UK manual driving licence is essential. This is also a role that requires resilience. At times, you’ll be supporting people through emotionally or physically challenging situations, so it’s important you can remain calm, confident and consistent, helping people feel safe and understood. You’ll be part of a large, well-trained team of around 50 colleagues, working together to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. Every shift is hands-on, meaningful and focused on building strong relationships.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting people with daily routines and independence
• Building strong, meaningful relationships
• Supporting communication, emotional wellbeing and behaviours
• Assisting with personal care and medication
• Supporting community access and activities
• Working as part of a large, collaborative team
• Promoting choice, dignity and person-centred care

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident, sociable and full of personality
• A strong communicator who builds relationships easily
• Calm, resilient and able to handle challenging situations
• Positive, proactive and willing to get involved
• A team player with a genuine passion for supporting people Experience in mental health, autism or complex needs is highly desirable.

About Community Integrated Care

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest social care charities, supporting thousands of people to live independently and thrive in their communities. Since 1988, we’ve been at the forefront of person-centred care, helping people move away from institutional living and into homes where they can enjoy greater choice, dignity and opportunity. Today, with over 6,600 colleagues across England and Scotland, we continue to lead the way - finding new, creative and impactful ways to improve lives every day.

• £13.12 per hour - and your work truly valued
• Full time - 37.5 hours (day shifts)
• Flexible working patterns - balance your life
• No uniform - be yourself at work
• Paid DBS - we’ve got it covered
• Free Blue Light Card & shopping discounts
• Specialist training - PBS, Makaton, PECS and more
• Career progression - develop and grow with us
• Wellbeing support & financial hardship fund
• Supportive leadership & strong team culture

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 - Best Lives, Bolder. Find our more here.