Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading social care charity in Widnes is seeking compassionate Support Workers to assist individuals with daily activities and promote their independence. Ideal candidates will possess patience, empathy, and a desire to make a difference. The role offers £12.62 per hour with flexible shifts, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment. Join us and help provide an inclusive, person-centred care experience.

Benefits

Ongoing training & career progression

Flexible shifts

Shopping discounts

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Financial hardship fund

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Experience in social care is a plus but not required.
• Specialist training in autism and learning disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities.
• Assist with mobility and community engagement.
• Provide companionship and build connections with service users.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Compassion

Resilience

Job description

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

Are you looking for a new opportunity? Do you want to work for an organisation that truly values their people and wants to help people live their best life possible?

Do you hold a full UK driving License?

Are you a Support Worker looking for a career with an award winning charity?

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• £12.62 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
• Flexible shifts – pick up the shifts you’re available to work so you can work around current commitments
• 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.

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

Who will you be supporting?

• Ages between 46 and 66
• Mostly mobile but some need a little assistance out and about
• Challenges include visual and hearing impairment, autism and learning disabilities
• Staff team is trained and familiar with supporting similar needs

Where do we live?

• Widnes
• Nice town centre with lots of shops and supermarkets
• Bus route close to our property and near the local train station

What do we enjoy doing and what is important to us?

• Outdoor activities, including rambling and walking
• Listening to music, visiting trendy coffee shops, KFC and our local shopping centre, home baking and the odd wine bar pub or two
• Fun‑loving, kind, caring, considerate, respectful of others’ personal space and belongings, love of music
• We would not enjoy spending time with people who are bossy, pushy, running around, shouting or very noisy as it would tend to make a few of us upset and anxious

Other important information?

• There is always at least 2 colleagues on shift
• We like our staff to work mornings from as early as 7am to afternoons and as late as 10:30pm, including Sleep‑In shift
• Our team has specialist training in autism and learning disabilities to support us in having the Best Life Possible

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, 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, Kellie Swindells, 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!

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

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 be 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.