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Support Worker

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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
  • No driving required – one location, one amazing team
  • 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:

Are you a positive and motivated person who is experienced in supporting people who can exhibit behaviour that challenges? Are you looking to gain great experience in a satisfying job where you feel supported? If this sounds like you, maybe a Support Worker role with an award-winning charity is the change you’ve been looking for! At our Elgin service, we support vulnerable individuals who live in their own homes to live as independently as possible. The people we support have learning disabilities and a variety of health conditions, including diabetes and epilepsy, and would benefit greatly from staff who are proactive, fun and understanding. The individuals we support enjoy a wide range of different activities, like watching TV (especially Love Island!), going on holiday, attending social clubs and events, going out walking and exploring the community. They’re always up for trying new things, so are looking for inventive people who are up for the challenge. Our staff team are very supportive and experienced and provide support with: • Medication administration • Moving and positioning • Cooking and home maintenance • Social support and support to achieve personal goals • Managing the finances of the people we support Our team provide support 24 hours a day, so we ask for flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days and sleepovers and some weekends. Our shift patterns can vary but are generally: 8am - 4pm, 4pm - 8pm, 1 sleepover per week 10pm - 10am. Contract: We are looking for 32 hour Support Worker (permanent)

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.

Apply Now
If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short application form.

Have questions about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Julie Macdonald, at [email protected].

Need adjustments during the process? Email [email protected].

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

What this role involves

General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.

  • Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
  • Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
  • Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
Typical pay (UK)
£20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours
35 to 45 a week
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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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Applications open on Community Integrated Care's own careers site.