Support Worker

Community Integrated Care; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent social care charity in Inverness is seeking Support Workers to provide overnight assistance for two young men with complex autism. Candidates should be physically fit, emotionally resilient, and capable of maintaining strong boundaries. The role includes various responsibilities such as ensuring safety, supporting personal care, and facilitating daily living activities. This part-time position offers flexible shifts with guaranteed hours and competitive pay. Join a supportive team making a difference in lives every day.

Benefits

£13.01/hr

Guaranteed hours

Ongoing training & career growth

28 days off

Shopping discounts

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a structured environment supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to maintain clear boundaries and routines.
• Calm demeanor and ability to act as a supportive presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight support to individuals with complex autism.
• Ensure safety and calmness in the environment.
• Assist with personal care, medication, and household tasks.

Skills

Experience with complex autism

Physical fitness

Emotional resilience

Strong boundaries

Observant presence

Job description

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• £13.01/hr – paid to do what you love
• Multi award‑winning charity with heart
• No uniforms – wear your own style
• Guaranteed hours
• Supportive managers who’ve got your back
• 28 days off (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• Shopping discounts & hardship fund
• Recommend‑a‑friend bonus
• Ongoing training & career growth
• Make a real impact every shift
• We cover your PVG check
• Pension scheme
• We invest in YOU – your wellbeing, your future

We’re Community Integrated Care – one of the UK’s biggest social care charities. We’re all about dignity, choice, and living your best life. Join us and help make “Your Life, Your Choice” a reality for thousands.

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

About the Role

Are you an experienced Care Assistant or Support Worker with a passion for helping others? Do you thrive in a calm, structured environment and want to be part of a team that truly changes lives? We’re looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our team and provide overnight support to two young men with complex autism, living independently in their own homes—right next door to each other.

About the People We Support

• Very active – they walk up to 7 miles a day, go to the gym, swim, trampoline, and horse ride weekly.
• Creative and social – they enjoy Nintendo, YouTube, music, drawing, cooking, and spending time outdoors.
• Routine‑driven – structure, boundaries, and positive reinforcement are essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing support during the day with anything that the young men need some extra help with
• Ensuring a safe, calm environment
• Supporting with personal care, medication, and household tasks
• Maintaining clear boundaries and routines
• Working as part of a team that values resilience, compassion, and consistency

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with complex autism is essential
• Physically fit and emotionally resilient
• Able to maintain strong boundaries and follow structured routines
• A calm, observant, and supportive presence during the night

Shifts & Contracts

• Day Shifts: 8am - 10pm and sleepovers – must be flexible to work different days
• Contracts: Part‑time contract available - 26 hours per week

🌟 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 or need reasonable adjustments during the process? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at [e-mail].

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