Advanced Support Worker - Temporary

Community Integrated Care; Penrith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care charity in Penrith seeks an Advanced Support Worker for a full-time role. You'll support two individuals with learning disabilities, ensuring their independence, wellbeing, and choice. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a passion for person-centred care, and be flexible and reliable. This role offers £14.42 per hour and opportunities for ongoing training and progression. Join a supportive team and make a significant difference in the lives of those you support.

Benefits

£14.42 per hour

Ongoing training & career progression

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Free DBS check

Guaranteed shifts

Qualifications

• Compassionate and experienced support worker.
• Ability to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Willingness to adapt and be creative.

Responsibilities

• Support two individuals with learning disabilities.
• Promote independence and choice in a warm home.
• Provide person-centred care.
• Work as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Creativity & adaptability

Team spirit & reliability

Passion for person-centred care

Excellent communication & listening skills

Willingness to complete training

Commitment to values and compliance

Job description

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• £14.42 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

Who We Are:

We’re one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities, and we’re proud to be pioneers in person‑centred care. Our vision? Your Life, Your Choice. Our strategy? Best Lives Possible. And our vibe? Supportive, passionate, and always up for making a difference.

Whether you’re new to care or a seasoned pro, we’ll give you the tools, training, and TLC to thrive. Because when you go the extra mile for others, we go the extra mile for you.

Advanced Support Worker – Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Shifts: 7:30am–3:00pm | 2:30pm–10:00pm | 10:00pm–7:30am (Waking Night)
Driving Licence: Beneficial but not essential
Supporting: Two individuals in a personalised supported living service

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for caring, compassionate, and experienced Advanced Support Workers to join a person‑centred service supporting two individuals with learning disabilities. You’ll help promote independence, wellbeing, and choice in a warm, welcoming home.

This role is temporary, initially for a period of 6 months to cover a period of absence but may be extended or made permanent by mutual agreement.

What You’ll Need to Bring

• Creativity & adaptability – think outside the box!
• Team spirit & reliability
• Passion for person‑centred care
• Excellent communication & listening skills
• Willingness to complete training and grow
• Commitment to values, compliance & confidentiality

What We’re Proud Of

• Truly person‑centred support
• Strong partnerships with families & professionals
• Holistic wellbeing & independence promotion
• Adaptable, reliable, and compassionate staff
• A home full of humour, happiness, and heart

We Need You To Be…

• Honest, reliable, and motivated
• A people person and team player
• Flexible and open‑minded
• A great communicator and listener
• Kind, compassionate, fun, and enthusiastic!

Things We Love to Do

• Shopping, baking, arts & crafts
• Visiting animals and nature walks
• Driving out and exploring
• Music, dancing, and games
• Lunch outings and sensory activities
• Using public transport to access the community
• Watching videos and relaxing at home

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a role where every day is different, where you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired, and where you’ll help two amazing people live their best lives—then we want to hear from you!

Your values

Got heart? You’re halfway there. At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care. We hire based on values, employment experience and lived experience, 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, Eva Otto, at [e-mail].

If this sounds like your kind of job, hit “Apply” and fill out our short form.

Need adjustments during the process? Just email [e-mail].

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. Good luck—we can’t wait to meet you!