Support Worker

Community Integrated Care•Ryton, NE

1d•$13•Onsite

About The Position

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, dedicated to enriching the lives of people with diverse care needs. They pride themselves on innovative and bespoke care services, guided by the principles of choice, dignity, and respect, encapsulated in their vision 'Your Life, Your Choice' and strategy 'Best Lives Possible'. The organization values its people, with Support Workers being central to their mission. They offer comprehensive training, support, and personal protective equipment, with opportunities for career development. The role involves supporting individuals like Franchesca and Jordan in a shared home in Ryton, which has good access to local amenities and public transport. Support is tailored to individual needs, including personal care and engaging in various activities, both at home and in the community.

Requirements

Highly reliable and motivated people with a passion for what you do
Flexible to meet our needs and our service
Non-judgmental
A people person and a team player
Commitment to core values and to 'think differently'
Understanding of compliance with contracts and CQC
Commitment to being totally personalised in all that you do
Patience
Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
A strong work ethic
Reliability
Honesty
Determination
A problem solver
Resilience

Nice To Haves

Vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role
Lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives
No experience at all

Responsibilities

Spend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their lives
Provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect
Deliver high quality, consistent care and support
Communicate and listen to the people you support and respect what they have to say
Be open and honest
Have positive relationships with families and circles of support
Be committed to what you do

Benefits

£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