Female Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable care organization in Chester is searching for compassionate support workers to assist adults with a range of needs including autism and mental health. The role involves providing personal care, helping with community access, and driving team outings. Applicants should hold a full UK driving license and be passionate about making a difference in individuals' lives. The position offers competitive hourly rates, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

£12.62 per Hour

28 Days annual leave

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

Casual dress code

Investment in wellbeing

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in supporting adults with disabilities, autism, or mental health issues is preferred.
• Valued qualities include lived experience and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility support.
• Help individuals access the community and daily activities.
• Prepare meals that cater to various dietary needs.
• Drive team vehicle for community outings and appointments.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and friendly home environment.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Community access

Meal preparation

Team collaboration

Job description

Benefits & USP’s

• £12.62 per Hour
• Work doing the things you enjoy, meaning work never feels like work
• Work for a multi award‑winning Charity that invests all its profits 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 pr‑or‑ata)
• 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 – 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 professional development and progression opportunities
• Recommend a Friend Bonus scheme
• Financial Hardship Fund
• Investment in your wellbeing

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role

Full UK Driving Licence required. You will support adults aged 18+ with a range of needs including autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health and continence care. Some are independent, some use wheelchairs or need full assistance with personal care.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing personal care and mobility support.
• Helping people access the community and everyday activities.
• Driving the team vehicle to outings and appointments (Full UK Driving Licence essential).
• Preparing meals and drinks that meet a variety of dietary needs.
• Creating a clean, friendly, and safe home environment.

Shifts:

• Long Day + Sleep‑In: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. the next day (sleep‑in 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.)
• Long Day: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Two team members on shift during the day and one overnight colleague – you’ll never feel alone or unsupported.

Your values

We recognise that the best for our people and our service users comes from recruiting diverse talent. We hire from all walks of life, valuing lived experience, passion, and a willingness to learn.

If you feel this role matches you, click 'Apply' to start the short application. To learn more, contact Rachel Mortimer, Recruitment Specialist, at 07866884035 or [e-mail].

A Place I belong

Community Integrated Care is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate diversity, accessibility, and equality and are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

Additional information

Our 2023 Colleague Engagement Survey shows an Employee Net Promoter Score of +28, reflecting a positive organisational culture. Staff can provide feedback via Hive HR Employee Voice. For recruitment adjustments, email [e-mail].

Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.