Competitive pay of £12.50 per hour, ensuring fair compensation for your work.
Enjoyable work environment where you engage in activities you love, making your job feel less like work.
Opportunity to work for a multi-award-winning charity that reinvests profits into the support people, the workforce, and local communities.
Supportive management that fosters personal and professional development.
Flexible working hours and shift patterns to fit your lifestyle.
Ongoing training and career progression opportunities to help you grow in your role.
Community Integrated Care is seeking Part-Time Support Workers in Ellon to join their award-winning charity, dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with varying support needs. The role involves providing care and assistance in a residential respite setting that offers a homely, safe environment for adults who require short-term support. Candidates should share the organisation's values of inclusion, respect, and empathy, and be able to deliver high-quality care tailored to each individual’s plan.
The position offers flexible working hours, competitive pay of £12.50 per hour, 28 days of inclusive annual leave, and various benefits including ongoing professional development, a pension scheme, and a shopping discounts scheme. No prior professional experience in social care is necessary, as the organisation values personal qualities such as patience, reliability, and a strong work ethic. A driving license is essential for this role, which can provide meaningful impact in the lives of those supported by the charity.
The position offers flexible working hours, competitive pay of £12.50 per hour, 28 days of inclusive annual leave, and various benefits including ongoing professional development, a pension scheme, and a shopping discounts scheme. No prior professional experience in social care is necessary, as the organisation values personal qualities such as patience, reliability, and a strong work ethic. A driving license is essential for this role, which can provide meaningful impact in the lives of those supported by the charity.
Benefits & USP’s: £12.50 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 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 Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do. 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.
, Our residential respite in Ellon provides home from home from home environment for local adults with support needs to enjoy a short stay whilst also affording their family carers the opportunity to have a deserved break from their normal routine, safe in the knowledge that their loved one will be well looked after and entertained through the provision of meaningful activities. At present we support 30 adults with varying disabilities to use this service varying from one night a month to a few months or specific dates the family have asked for. Each respite users experience is based on a plan agreed in advance with them. This is a homely two-bed-roomed service features a communal living room, kitchen/dining areas and bathroom wet room/shower area. We offer a variety of shifts as it all depends on who is staying and what their support needs are. Our service is unique and we also have a sleep-in shift. We are looking to resource Part Time Support Workers for a 21.5 hour roles and being a driver is essential. , 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 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 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 Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
, Our residential respite in Ellon provides home from home from home environment for local adults with support needs to enjoy a short stay whilst also affording their family carers the opportunity to have a deserved break from their normal routine, safe in the knowledge that their loved one will be well looked after and entertained through the provision of meaningful activities. At present we support 30 adults with varying disabilities to use this service varying from one night a month to a few months or specific dates the family have asked for. Each respite users experience is based on a plan agreed in advance with them. This is a homely two-bed-roomed service features a communal living room, kitchen/dining areas and bathroom wet room/shower area. We offer a variety of shifts as it all depends on who is staying and what their support needs are. Our service is unique and we also have a sleep-in shift. We are looking to resource Part Time Support Workers for a 21.5 hour roles and being a driver is essential. , 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 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 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 Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
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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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