Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Widnes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Widnes is seeking compassionate support workers to provide assistance to individuals with autism and learning disabilities. No prior experience is required, as we value applicants with a caring attitude and the right mindset. You’ll work flexible hours, earn £12.62 per hour, and receive ongoing training and support. Enjoy building meaningful relationships with those you support, while being part of a multi-award-winning charity that reinvests profits into its staff.

Benefits

£12.62 per hour

Flexible shifts

Shopping discounts

Ongoing training & career progression

Free DBS check

Financial hardship fund

Qualifications

• Hold a full UK driving license.
• Must be patient and compassionate.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including mornings and sleep-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal support to individuals with autism and learning disabilities.
• Engage in outdoor activities and hobbies with clients.
• Build meaningful connections with each client.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Compassion

Sensitivity to others

Reliability

Honesty

Determination

Problem solver

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Whether you're new to care or a seasoned pro, we'll give you the tools, training, and TLC to thrive. Because when you go the extra mile for others, we go the extra mile for you. Who you'll be supporting & more about the role: Who will you be supporting?

• We are different in lots of ways (that's what makes us so interesting) with our ages ranging between 46 to 66.
• Most of us are fairly mobile but some need a little bit of assistance out and about. We have different challenges in our lives which include visual and hearing impairment, autism and learning disabilities.
• We have a staff team who are all trained and familiar with supporting someone with similar needs.

Where do we live?

• We live in Widnes.
• What have a nice town centre with lots of shops and supermarkets.
• We have a bus route close to our property and we are not far from the local train station.

What do we enjoy doing and what is important to us?

• We enjoy outdoor activities, including rambling and walking.
• Other interests we have are listening to music, visiting trendy coffee shops, KFC and our local shopping centre along with home baking and the odd wine bar pub or two.
• We are fun loving, kind, caring, considerate, respectful of other people's personal space and belongings and have a love of music.
• We would not enjoy spending time with people who are bossy, pushy, running around, shouting or very noisy as it would tend to make a few of us upset and anxious.

Important information

• There is always at least 2 colleagues on shift.
• We like our staff to work Mornings from as early as 7am to Afternoon and as late as 10:30pm. We also have a Sleep-In shift.
• In order to support us to have the Best Life Possible our team have specialist training in, autism and learning disabilities.

Your values

Got heart? You're halfway there. 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. Curious about the role?

Eligibility & required qualities

• Patience
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
• A strong work ethic
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Determination
• A problem solver
• Resilience
• Hold a full UK driving license

What we offer

• £12.62 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 — pick up the shifts you're available to work so you can work around current commitments
• 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
• Wellbeing investment — your health matters
• Free DBS check — we've got it covered
• Spend your whole shift with one person — build real connections