Temporary Support Worker (Female)

Community Integrated Care; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.86 per hour

Guaranteed shifts

No uniforms

Training & progression

Discounts

Wellbeing fund

Free DBS check

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Community Integrated Care is seeking a Female Support Worker to help deliver person-centred support in Scotland. The 24-hour-per-week temporary role runs for 6 months with potential extension, across day and sleepover shifts.

Join a values-led charity offering training, progression and a competitive rate (£13.86 per hour). You’ll help people to live independently with dignity and confidence.

Qualifications

• Experience not required; values-based recruitment approach.
• Role may include a genuine occupational requirement for a female colleague.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with medication administration.
• Cooking and meal preparation for the people supported.
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Maintaining and supporting the homes of the people we support, including finances.

Job description

Are you a fun-loving and motivated person who is interested in a Care Assistant / Support Worker role?

Is it important for you to have a satisfying job where you feel supported?

If this sounds like you, maybe a role with an award-winning charity is the change you’ve been looking for!

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
• Guaranteed shifts - contracted hours each week with rotas available 4 weeks in advance
• 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

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.

Working closely with the Service Leader and the Support Worker team, you will be responsible for supporting vulnerable individuals in their day to day 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 for each individual.

We are currently recruiting for a Female Support Worker for 24 hours per week. This is a temporary role for a period of 6 months and may be extended or made permanent at a later date. Our team provides support 24 hours a day (days and sleepovers) so we require some flexibility to work different days of the week.

What You’ll Be Doing

The individuals we support have faced a lot of challenges in the past because of their learning disabilities and mobility issues, but this hasn’t stopped them from enjoying life! The ladies enjoy lots of activities, including going out for lunch, picnics, art groups, swimming, knitting, jigsaws and going to parties. However, they’re always up for trying new things, so are looking for inventive people who are up for the challenge.

Our Support Team Are Very Diverse And Work Well Together To Ensure The People We Support Are Happy And Safe In Their Own Homes. This Can Include

• Supporting with medication administration
• Cooking
• Assisting with personal care
• Maintaining the homes of people supported and helping to manage their finances

Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female person to support them. For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010

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.