Job Description:
Do you want to make a difference in someone else's life? Do you want to work for a charity that really value their people? One of the values of Community Integrated Care is our passion for our people and every year we invest in our front-line worker pay in line with the Living Wage increase each April. Our promise has always been clear: we will do everything in our power to improve pay for colleagues. Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We work hard to enriching the lives of people with many different care needs. It’s exciting and rewarding work, and we’re full of pride and passion for what we do. Since the early days, we’ve grown to provide many innovative and bespoke care services to thousands of people across England and Scotland. We want to provide support based on the principles of choice, dignity and respect. This resonates in our vision of ‘Your Life, Your Choice’ and our strategy ‘Best Lives Possible’. We have strong values and we’re proud to pioneer new ways of delivering social care to stand out in our sector. In the past two years, we have won or made the shortlist for over 100 national and regional awards! We are also focused on our people. Our Support Workers are dedicated and passionate about going ‘the extra mile’ for the people we support and in return, we go the extra mile for them by investing in pay, recognition, wellbeing and continued professional and personal development. We will provide you with all the training, support and personal protective equipment you need in your role and will help you develop, should you decide you want to develop your career with us. Join Our Supportive, Fun-Loving Team in Chester! Are you someone who’s kind, caring, and passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Our team is looking for someone just like you to join us in supporting a group of amazing adults aged 18 and over. We’re proud to support individuals with a wide range of needs and personalities. Some are independent, while others use wheelchairs or need full assistance with personal care. We work with both verbal and non-verbal individuals, and we tailor our support to meet each person’s unique preferences and health conditions—including autism, learning disabilities, dementia, mental health needs, and continence care. What Makes This Role Special? You won’t just be helping with daily tasks—you’ll be part of a team that brings joy, connection, and adventure into people’s lives. The individuals we support love: Outdoor activities like shopping, dining out, and going on group trips to places like Chester Zoo (we’re proud members!) Fun at home, including listening to music, watching movies, cooking, and baking Social time, whether it’s bowling, tours, or simply enjoying each other’s company They value kindness, respect, and a safe, happy home where everyone’s dignity and privacy are honoured. And so do we. What You’ll Be Doing: Supporting individuals with personal care and mobility; Helping people access the community and enjoy everyday activities; Driving our team vehicle to outings and appointments (that’s why a Full UK Driving Licence is essential); Preparing meals and drinks that meet a variety of dietary needs; Creating a clean, friendly, and safe home environment. Shifts: Long Day: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; 8pm till 8am - Night workers. There are always at least two team members on shift during the day, and one colleague overnight—so you’ll never feel alone or unsupported. Your values: We know it takes a special person to work in social care and we recognise that not everyone that would be perfect for the role, will have professional experience. This is why we're really passionate about recruiting to individuals’ values and we recruit people from all walks of life; From people with vast experience in a support worker or care assistant role, from people with lived experiences who may have friends or relatives with disabilities or have looked after older relatives, to people with no experience at all.
