Are you a Support Worker that is looking to progress in your career?Would you like to gain qualifications, enjoy specialist training, have more responsibility and earn more money?Community Integrated Care is recruiting for an Advanced Support Worker, with flexible shift patterns.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced support worker to step up. You will support adults with learning disabilities and autism, who have complex needs, to lead the best life possible.Benefits & USPs14.42 per HourWork doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like workWork for a multi award-winning Charity that invests all its profits right back into the people we support, our workforce, and our local communitiesManaged by supportive leaders25 Days annual leave inclusive of statutory bank holidays (for full time, part time is worked out on a pro-rata basis)Pension SchemeNo uniform - we wear our casual clothesFlexible Working Hours & Shift patternsWe will pay for your DBS / PVGWe are based in one location, so no need to be a car driverGuaranteed & Contracted HoursSpend your whole shift with the person you support, making the biggest impact on their livesShopping Discounts SchemeOngoing continued professional development and progression opportunitiesRecommend a Friend Bonus schemeFinancial Hardship FundInvestment in your wellbeingCommunity Integrated Care is one of the UKs largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enrich the lives of people with many different care needs. Its exciting and rewarding work, and were full of pride and passion for what we do.Since the early days, weve 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 were 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.There are 4 people living in the bungalows at Shillmoor, we are all very different and have different needs, we are 19-60 in age.Most of us wont need any physical assistance but we may need staff support when we go out and about. We have different challenges in our lives which include autism and learning disabilities. We have a staff team who are all trained in our specific needs and are familiar with us.We all enjoy different activities, including walking, swimming, trampolining, LEGO, and many other things.Other interests we have are watching retro cartoons, listening to music, visiting museums, home baking, and some of us like to go on day trips.We would not enjoy spending time with people who are bossy, in a hurry, or very noisy as it would tend to make a few of us upset.There are always at least 7 colleagues on shift.We like our staff to work 8am to 10pm and Nights 10pm to 8am. We also have a waking night shift in some of our homes. We also have a core team that is based in the staff bungalow but can help if needed these staff work 2 x 10pm to 8am and another 9am to 5pm.In order to support us to have the Best Life Possible our team have specialist training in Positive Behaviour Support, Total Communication, autism, and learning disabilities.The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism, sensory communication, physical health, and PBS experience.If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have experience in social care.You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues.We will develop your talents with a range of specialist training, including the opportunity to learn Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton, and the Picture Exchange System.During recruitment, you will meet the people we support in their home. This will allow you to see their wonderful personalities first-hand and fully understand the level of support that they require.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 Us, So We Look For People WithPatienceEmpathy, compassion, and sensitivity to othersA strong work ethicReliabilityHonestyDeterminationA problem solverResilienceIf you have read this advert and feel like its exactly the role and organisation youre looking for, please click ''Apply'' to take you through to our short application form.A 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 be 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 weve 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 join our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact recruitment@c-i-c.co.ukCommunity Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.Were 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! #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Advanced Support Worker