Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading social care charity in Wigton is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with learning disabilities in living independently. You will engage in daily activities, accompany them on outings, and foster their independence. With a commitment to caring, you will be part of a supportive team. Full training is provided for individuals passionate about making a difference in lives. Shifts are structured to ensure coverage and teamwork, making this a rewarding opportunity in social care.

Benefits

Guaranteed shifts

Ongoing training & career progression

Supportive leadership

No uniforms

Shopping discounts

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Wellbeing investment

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in their daily activities.
• Accompany them on outings and activities.
• Encourage independence and confidence in daily life.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Encouraging Independence

Job description

What makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work:

🌟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
• 🕰️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.

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

Join Our Team as a Support Worker in Wigton!

📍 Location: Wigton
🕒 Hours: 37.5 per week

💙 Are you caring and patient?

✨ Looking for a meaningful role where you make a real difference?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

We’re recruiting a Support Worker for our Wigton service, where we help 5 amazing adults with learning disabilities live as independently as possible.

What will you do?

• Support individuals to enjoy their daily lives
• Join them on trips to local cafés ☕
• Help them take part in their favourite activities 🎨🎶
• Encourage independence and confidence every day 🌈

What’s Great About This Service?

• ✅ Always at least 2 staff on duty during the day and evening
• ✅ 1 staff member overnight (waking night shift)
• ✅ A friendly, supportive team environment

Shift Patterns

⏰ Day: 7:30am – 3:00pm

⏰ Evening: 2:30pm – 10:00pm

🌙 Night: 9:45pm – 7:45am

Weekend work is shared fairly among the team.

Why Join Us?

• ✔ Make a positive impact every single day
• ✔ Be part of a caring, passionate team
• ✔ Full training provided – no experience needed!

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, 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!