Support Worker

Community Integrated Care•Southport, PR

About The Position

We are passionate about our people and every year we invest heavily in our front-line worker pay, in line with the Living Wage increase each April. This means that from 1st April 2026, our payrate for this role will be increasing to £13.12ph. We are seeking 4 x Female Support Workers for our Supported Living Service in Southport, PR8. (to support a new resident) 2 are for Days - 8am to 8pm (36hrs pw) 2 are for Waking Nights - 8pm to 8am (36hrs pw) Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role: Who will you be supporting? I am a 46-year-old lady with a learning disability looking to move into my new home. I will have my own separate accommodation within the house and have the option to share the communal area with others who live there. I have a primary diagnosis of learning disability, autism and some mental health challenges. I can make my needs and wishes known. I require support with personal care, medication administration, cooking, cleaning, paying bills and organising my days. Staff need to have training in medication and be familiar with the PBS approach to supporting behaviour that may challenge, you need to be good at giving lots of emotional support What is important to me? I really want to be more independent but will need lots of time and patience to build relationships I love Harry potter and drawing and colouring. I also has a lot of teddies and dolls that I’m very fond of and I love Disney films. I used to be a lot more active and enjoyed, walking and horse riding I need a lot of stimulation. not giving too many demands, giving time to process information before expecting a response, recognising environment that are too noisy or crowded, offering activities that stimulate my senses in a planned way so as not to overwhelm Other Important Information? I will have my own staff team during the day for example 8am-10pm and waking night. There is a sleep in staff member in the main house Staff work 12hrs shifts including weekends and waking nights We need female staff that are friendly, approachable, trustworthy, willing to be flexible, adaptable, skilled to support me. Your values: Got heart? You’re halfway there. 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. Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Rachel Mortimer, at [email protected] . If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short form. Need adjustments during the process? Just email [email protected] . We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!

Requirements

Staff need to have training in medication
Familiar with the PBS approach to supporting behaviour that may challenge
Female staff that are friendly, approachable, trustworthy, willing to be flexible, adaptable, skilled to support me

Responsibilities

Support with personal care
Medication administration
Cooking
Cleaning
Paying bills
Organising days
Giving lots of emotional support

Benefits

£12.62 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 4-6 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