Work for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all it profits right back into the people we support, our workforce and our local communities
Managed by supportive leaders
28 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)
Pension Scheme
No uniform - we wear our casual clothes
Flexible Working Hours & Shift patterns
We will pay for your DBS / PVG
Guaranteed & Contracted Hours
Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
Shopping Discounts Scheme
Ongoing continued professional development and progression opportunities
Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
Financial Hardship Fund
Investment in your wellbeing
Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching 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 have strong values and we're proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards!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 you want to develop your career with us.Who you'll be supporting & more about the role:We deliver creative, dynamic and person-centred service to 2 young men at our award-winning service at Old Edinburgh Road in Inverness. Each person we support has very different support needs and we have tailored care and support plans to meet their individual needs. As a team we work collaboratively to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and aspirations outcomes/goals of the people we support are met. The people we support have many varied interests and hobbies and have many of the same dreams and aspirations as we do.As a Support Worker you will help to organise and participate in activities. The young men enjoy activities such as swimming, football, trampolining, going to the cinema, DIY, walking and keeping fit, engage in music, going to the gym, supporting to go on holidays and access the community and much more. You will support people to participate and develop a range of life skills such as:- cooking, cleaning, managing finances, supporting with personal hygiene, scheduling & attending appointments, meal planning and shopping.You need to have the ability to form positive relationships with people we support, colleagues, guardians, families and other professionals. You need to have a good understanding of discrimination and health and wellbeing issues.A flexible approach to work patterns is required. At Old Edinburgh Road Support Workers typically work 14 hours shifts from 8am until 10pm. Sleep-ins are part of the role as well as the ability to work long shifts, evenings and weekends and nightshifts as part of a rota system. We have full time and part time roles available.As a Support Worker you will support people who have learning disabilities, autism, mental health concerns or dementia with their daily routines to live the best lives possible.You'll be joining an award-winning charity, in an exciting role where you can transform someone else's life while transforming your own too! Whatever your background, there's a rewarding career in care for you - one were you can follow your passions and learn new skills too.Your values:We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals' values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.Naturally it is important too that you share our company values - We Include; We Deliver; We Aspire; We Respect; We Enable, which are at the heart of everything we do and ensure that we deliver high quality, consistent care and support. People's values are important to use, so we look for people with:- A problem solver - Resilience - Patience - Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others - A strong work ethic - Reliability - Honesty - DeterminationIf you have read this advert and feel like it's exactly the role and organisation you're looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form.If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, atA Place I belongHere at Community Integrated Care we aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer, where all colleagues feel they belong. We want to an organisation that is truly fair and equal to all - where individual diversity is valued, unique characteristics celebrated and everyone feels able to bring their true selves to work.By encouraging and embracing a range of diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints, we will build a stronger, richer, more vibrant workforce, which reflects the people we support, and the communities in which we work. It helps us make better decisions, bring fresh ideas and become a true provider and employer of choice.We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we've made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clickingWe wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contactCommunity Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
