Support Worker -(Temporary for 12 months)

Community Integrated Care; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.86

Flexible shifts

No uniforms

Training & progression

PVG check covered

Wellbeing investment

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Discounts

Financial hardship fund

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a passionate Support Worker in Scotland. You will support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns to live fulfilling daily lives with person-centred care.

Roles include flexible shift patterns (including sleepovers), opportunities for training and progression, and a welcoming, supportive team in a leading health and social care charity.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is valued but not required.
• Ability to engage with adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health concerns to live their daily lives.
• Provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs.
• Engage in activities like jigsaws, puzzles, visits to coffee shops and fundraising.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Communication

Job description

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

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:

• £13.86 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
• 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 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: 10am - 10am (sleepover), 8am - 3pm, 3pm - 10pm
Contract: 20 hours (tempt untill december 2027)
UK Driving license required? Yes - must be held for a minimum of 1 year
What You'll be doing

We support three people who like to be mobile but do require some support. When not out and about the enjoy jigsaws, soaps on TV, puzzles, playing games on their tablet and listening to music. They also like to visit local coffee shops and enjoy fundraising. They are a happy group that don't like to sit in the house all day.

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, Sarah Duncan, at [e-mail]. Need adjustments during the process? Email [e-mail].

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