Support Worker
What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:
Do you want to make a difference in someone else's life? Do you want to work for a charity that really value their people?
One of the values of Community Integrated Care is our passion for our people and every year we invest in our front\-line worker pay in line with the Living Wage increase each April. Our promise has always been clear: we will do everything in our power to improve pay for colleagues.
Benefits \& USP’s:
- £13\.12 per Hour
- Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
- 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
- We are based in one location, so no need to be a car driver
- 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
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:
Join Our Supportive, Fun\-Loving Team in Chester!
Are you someone who’s kind, caring, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Our team is looking for someone just like you to join us in supporting a group of amazing adults aged 18 and over.
We’re proud to support individuals with a wide range of needs and personalities. Some are independent, while others use wheelchairs or need full assistance with personal care. We work with both verbal and non\-verbal individuals, and we tailor our support to meet each person’s unique preferences and health conditions—including autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, and continence care.
What Makes This Role Special?
You won’t just be helping with daily tasks—you’ll be part of a team that brings joy, connection, and adventure into people’s lives. The individuals we support love:
Outdoor activities like shopping, dining out, and going on group trips to places like Chester Zoo (we’re proud members!)
Fun at home, including listening to music, watching movies, cooking, and baking
Social time, whether it’s bowling, tours, or simply enjoying each other’s company
They value kindness, respect, and a safe, happy home where everyone’s dignity and privacy are honoured. And so do we.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting individuals with personal care and mobility
Helping people access the community and enjoy everyday activities
Driving our team vehicle to outings and appointments (that’s why a Full UK Driving Licence is essential)
Preparing meals and drinks that meet a variety of dietary needs
Creating a clean, friendly, and safe home environment
Shifts:
Long Day: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
8pm till 8am \- Night workers
There are always at least two team members on shift during the day, and one colleague overnight—so you’ll never feel alone or unsupported.
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.
If 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 Rachel Mortimer, our recruitment specialist, for a friendly informal chat on 07866884035 or email rachel.mortimer@c\-i\-c.co.uk
A Place I belong
Here 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 clicking here.
We 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 contact recruitment@c\-i\-c.co.uk
*Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.*
*We’re really proud to be a* *Hive HR* *Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level.*
*In our 2023 Colleague Engagement Survey, 56% (over 3,300!) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of \+28\. This is a measure of how positively our colleagues talk about us – and 28 is an excellent score compared to other organisations!*
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