Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading health and social care charity in Dalkeith seeks Support Workers to assist individuals with learning disabilities and mental health challenges. This fulfilling full-time role offers £13.01/hour with guaranteed shifts and comprehensive training. You will help with personal care, cooking, and support their hobbies while working within a supportive and diverse team. Flexible hours and a driving licence are needed. Join us in making a difference while enjoying numerous perks, including ongoing career development and a fun work environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed shifts

Ongoing training

Flexible hours

Shopping discounts

Supportive leadership

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• A UK driving licence and own car are required due to the rural location.
• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Ability to perform personal care and medication support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medication.
• Help with cooking and household tasks.
• Support hobbies, outings, and daily routines.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• £13.01 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 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 PVG 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.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

Support Worker – Dalkeith

Full-Time (37.5 hours) | £13.01/hr | Driving Licence Required

Love karaoke, cats, and making people smile?

If you’re the kind of person who brings good vibes wherever you go, we’ve got the perfect role for you!

We’re on the lookout for Support Workers to join our award-winning charity just outside Dalkeith, supporting four brilliant gentlemen who live together in a cosy home near Dalkeith Country Park. They’ve faced challenges due to learning disabilities, Autism, and mental health—but they live life to the fullest and want someone who’s ready to join the fun!

What they love:

• Parties & dancing
• Cinema & theatre trips
• Coffee catch-ups & eating out
• Karaoke (yes, you might need to sing!)
• Their two adorable cats

Important stuff:

• You’ll need a UK driving licence and your own car (rural location)
• Shifts include mornings, afternoons, evenings & occasional waking nights
• Full training provided—no experience needed!

Your role includes:

• Personal care & medication support
• Cooking & helping around the house
• Supporting hobbies, outings & daily routines
• Being a friendly face and a reliable teammate

Why you’ll love it here:

• A supportive, diverse team
• A job that’s genuinely rewarding
• Flexible hours (21–37.5/week + bank shifts)
• Loads of laughs and meaningful moments

Shift Patterns: 7am–2:30pm | 9am–4:30pm | 2:30pm–9:30pm

Note: We are not currently recruiting for waking night shifts

Your values:

Got heart? You’re halfway there. At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care—and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, 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, click 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!