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Competitive hourly pay of £13.01, with a commitment to improving pay in line with the Living Wage.
Opportunity to work for a multi-award-winning charity that reinvests profits back into the people supported and local communities.
Supportive management and a friendly work environment where personal values are prioritized.
Flexible working hours and shift patterns, allowing for a work-life balance.
28 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), inclusive of statutory bank holidays.
Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and grow your career.
No uniform policy, allowing for a relaxed and casual work attire.
Join Our Caring Community as a Support Worker in Glasgow!
Are you looking for a fulfilling career that lets you make a positive difference in people's lives? Community Integrated Care, one of the UK's leading health and social care charities, invites you to embark on an exciting journey with us as a Support Worker in Castlemilk, Glasgow. Here, you won’t just be doing a job; you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Enjoy the everyday joys of life with those you support, from playing games to exploring new activities together.
We offer a competitive starting wage of £12.50, rising to £13.01, along with attractive benefits like 28 days of annual leave (pro-rata), flexible shift patterns, and a supportive working environment. You'll be trained every step of the way, and you won't have to wear a uniform—casual clothing is welcome! Whether you're an experienced carer or someone new to the field, we value your dedication and personal values above all. If you believe in patience, empathy, and making a real impact, we want you on our team. Apply today and discover how rewarding a career in care can be!
Competitive hourly pay of £13.01, with a commitment to improving pay in line with the Living Wage.
Opportunity to work for a multi-award-winning charity that reinvests profits back into the people supported and local communities.
Supportive management and a friendly work environment where personal values are prioritized.
Flexible working hours and shift patterns, allowing for a work-life balance.
28 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), inclusive of statutory bank holidays.
Ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and grow your career.
No uniform policy, allowing for a relaxed and casual work attire.
Benefits & USP’s
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.
We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work as part of a team in a Supported Living service in Castlemilk, Glasgow where we support and encourage people we support to live their lives as independently as possible.
Candidate must hold a UK driving licence and should have experience driving a manual vehicle.
This is a Part Time position (24 hours per week) predominantly working day shifts between 8am-8pm (including some weekends). There may be occasion to take part in night shifts if there is a requirement for cover.
As a Support Worker, you will support people who have learning and physical disabilities, autism and mental health concerns with their daily routines. The people you'll be supporting enjoy going out in the car, playing games, watching movies, listening to music and enjoying sensory stimulation but they're always looking to try new activities! At times, you may need to provide psychological and social support and help to promote appropriate behaviour, so the ability to remain calm is really important.
You will be joining an award-winning charity. This is an exciting role, where you can change lives for the better and enjoy brilliant experiences."
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
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact
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 proc
- £13.per Hour
- 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. And so, if you start with us between now and 31 March 2025 your pay with be £12.50 and then from the 1 April 2025 , this will increase to £13.01
- 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
- 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.
We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to work as part of a team in a Supported Living service in Castlemilk, Glasgow where we support and encourage people we support to live their lives as independently as possible.
Candidate must hold a UK driving licence and should have experience driving a manual vehicle.
This is a Part Time position (24 hours per week) predominantly working day shifts between 8am-8pm (including some weekends). There may be occasion to take part in night shifts if there is a requirement for cover.
As a Support Worker, you will support people who have learning and physical disabilities, autism and mental health concerns with their daily routines. The people you'll be supporting enjoy going out in the car, playing games, watching movies, listening to music and enjoying sensory stimulation but they're always looking to try new activities! At times, you may need to provide psychological and social support and help to promote appropriate behaviour, so the ability to remain calm is really important.
You will be joining an award-winning charity. This is an exciting role, where you can change lives for the better and enjoy brilliant experiences."
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
- Patience
- Empathy, compassion and sensitivity to others
- A strong work ethic
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Determination
- A problem solver
- Resilience
If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact
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 proc
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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