Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Winchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible shift patterns

No uniform

Paid DBS

Blue Light Card & discounts

Training & development

Career progression

Recommend a Friend bonus

Financial hardship fund

Wellbeing support

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking dedicated care staff to support adults in a Winchester-based supported living service. You will help residents develop daily living skills, build confidence and engage with local community activities while promoting independence.

We value attitude, empathy and a willingness to learn. Training is provided to cover person-centred support, autism awareness and medication, with a friendly, supportive team culture and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others live the life they choose.
• Attitude and willingness to learn matter more than years of experience.
• Caring, friendly and approachable; reliable and team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support people to develop independence and daily living skills.
• Build positive relationships and encourage confidence.
• Help people access community activities and opportunities.
• Assist with personal care, wellbeing and medication where required.
• Encourage participation in hobbies, interests and social activities.
• Promote choice, dignity and person-centred support.
• Work as part of a supportive team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support people to work towards their personal goals and aspirations.

Skills

Caring

Friendly

Communication

Team player

Reliability

Job description

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

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Competitive pay – £13.12 per hour - rewarding work that makes a real difference
• Flexible shift patterns – a variety of shift options available
• No uniform – wear your own casual clothes
• Paid DBS – we've got it covered
• Free Blue Light Card and shopping discounts
• Ongoing training and development – build your confidence and skills
• Career progression opportunities – grow your career with us
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Wellbeing support and advice
• Supportive team culture where colleagues help one another succeed

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.

Community Integrated Care 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:

You’ll be supporting a diverse group of adults aged between their late 20s and early 60s who live within a supported living community on the outskirts of Winchester. The people we support have a range of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome and mobility needs, but what they all share is a desire to live as independently and positively as possible.

This is a service full of ambition, personality and opportunity. The people who live here are proud of their independence and are continually working towards personal goals, whether that’s developing cooking skills, becoming more involved in their local community, improving confidence, furthering their education, or simply trying something new.

Life here is varied and person-led. One day might involve supporting someone to attend a community activity, enjoy a walk around the local area, go bowling or visit the cinema. Another day could involve helping someone learn new life skills, enjoy arts and crafts, prepare a meal, or spend time with friends in the communal areas.

The service consists of two supported living houses, each with four self-contained flats and shared communal spaces where people come together to enjoy meals, socialise, play games, get creative, and build friendships. There is also a spacious outdoor area where people enjoy gardening and outdoor activities.

The people we support describe themselves as fun, outgoing, ambitious and positive. They value staff who are kind, trustworthy, patient and proactive; people who encourage them to achieve their goals, explore new opportunities, and build confidence in their everyday lives.

Based in a peaceful area of Winchester with excellent access to local amenities, public transport, community facilities and beautiful outdoor spaces, this is a fantastic opportunity to support people to live active and fulfilling lives while becoming part of a friendly and welcoming team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting people to develop independence and daily living skills
• Building positive relationships and encouraging confidence
• Supporting people to access community activities and opportunities
• Assisting with personal care, wellbeing and medication where required
• Encouraging participation in hobbies, interests and social activities
• Promoting choice, dignity and person-centred support
• Working as part of a supportive team to achieve positive outcomes
• Supporting people to work towards their personal goals and aspirations

About you:

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about helping others live the life they choose.

You don't need years of experience to succeed in this role. What matters most is your attitude, values and willingness to learn.

You’ll be someone who is:

• Caring, friendly and approachable
• Positive, patient and encouraging
• Reliable and committed
• A great communicator and team player
• Respectful of people’s choices and individuality
• Motivated to help people achieve their goals
• Keen to learn and develop through training and experience

You’ll receive comprehensive training, including person-centred support, autism awareness, medication, first aid, active support and service-specific learning to help you build a rewarding career in social care.

Our values guide everything we do:

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

Community Integrated Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

For an informal chat about the role, contact: [e-mail]