Our Benefits
- Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing learning and development
- Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
- Work for a multi award‑winning Charity that invests all its profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
- Contributory pension scheme
- Managed by supportive leaders
- There is no uniform – you can wear your own casual clothes
- Access to a free app offering retail discounts, leisure savings and holiday and travel discounts
- Employee of the month award and other recognition schemes
- Free Employee Assistance programme available 24/7, providing a wide range of financial, legal and consumer services, as well as counselling, life coaching and career guidance
- Mental health support through our everymind app
- Colleague Inclusion Networks where individuals with shared experiences and their allies can help raise awareness, provide support, celebrate communities and promote positive change, greater inclusivity and equity within the workplace
- Financial support options to help in times of hardship using our Wellbeing Fund and our partnership with the Care Workers Charity
- Employee Representatives (GameChangers) to help raise and action issues within the organisation that are important to you
- Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
- We pay for your PVG check!
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) – pro‑rated for part‑time staff
- Good work/life balance – rotas are issued 4+ weeks in advance enabling you to plan ahead!
- The opportunity to try new things while supporting people to achieve their goals
- £14.30 per hour
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do.
Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’.
We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support, and in return we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop should you decide to build a career with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Support a young lady with a mild learning disability and PTSD to live independently in her own home and work with a tailored care and support plan to meet her individual needs.
- Implement the care plan within a small team; shifts start at 10 am and end at 10 am the following day. A sleepover shift runs from 11 pm to 7 am.
- Provide and assist with daily drives and walks, maintaining a close relationship with her family.
- Encourage independence, confidence and skill building through supervision and prompting, while being patient, fun and supportive.
- Promote healthy eating and a varied diet.
- Support her love of animals and offer occasional pampering.
- Engage with community activities such as the sensory centre, swimming, bowling and cinema.
- Maintain close communication with family and support access to community resources.
- Preferably have a driving licence, as the role requires a mobility car.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting people with complex needs.
- Essential experience with learning disabilities and exposure to trauma‑informed care, PTSD awareness and skin integrity management.
- Highly desirable to hold an SVQ3 in Health and Social Care.
- Ability to work the specified shift patterns.
- Female colleague required – genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
To apply, submit the short application form. For additional information before submitting your application, contact scotlandjobs@c-i-c.co.uk.
Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
