Advanced Support Worker

There are 4 people living in the bungalows at Shillmoor, we are all very different and have different needs, we are 20-60 in age. Most of us won’t need any physical assistance but we may need staff support when we go out and about. We have different challenges in our lives which include, autism, learning disabilities and Epilepsy. We have a staff team who are all trained in our specific needs and are familiar with us We all enjoy different activities, including walking, swimming, trampolining, LEGO and many other things. Other interests we have are watching retro cartoons, listening to music, visiting museums, home baking and some of us like to go on day trips and going on holiday. We would not enjoy spending time with people who are bossy, in a hurry or very noisy as it would tend to make a few of us upset. There are always at least 7 colleagues on shift. We like our staff to work 8am to 22pm and Nights 10pm to 8am. We also have a waking night shift in some of our homes. We also have a core team that are based in the staff bungalow but can help if needed theses staff work 3 x 10pm to 8pm 1x 08:00-22:00 and another 9am to 5pm.

There are 4 people living in the bungalows at Shillmoor, we are all very different and have different needs, we are 20-60 in age.

We all enjoy different activities, including walking, swimming, trampolining, LEGO and many other things.

Other interests we have are watching retro cartoons, listening to music, visiting museums, home baking and some of us like to go on day trips and going on holiday.

We would not enjoy spending time with people who are bossy, in a hurry or very noisy as it would tend to make a few of us upset.

There are always at least 7 colleagues on shift.

We like our staff to work 8am to 22pm and Nights 10pm to 8am. We also have a waking night shift in some of our homes.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 in Social Care and strong experience in mental health, autism and sensory communication, and physical health. If you do not have a qualification, you will need to have experience in social care. You will know how to connect with people and be passionate about supporting people to live independently. You will also be a brilliant mentor and share your skills and experiences with your colleagues. We will develop your talents with a range of specialist training, including the opportunity to learn Positive Behaviour Support methods, Makaton and the Picture Exchange System. During recruitment you will meet the people we support in their home. This will allow you to see their wonderful personalities first-hand and fully understand the level of support that they require. 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 If you have read this advert and feel like it’s exactly the role and organisation you’re looking for, please click 'Apply' to take you through to our short application form. If you are interested in learning more about the role before submitting your application, please feel free to contact Kellie Swindells , our recruitment specialist, for a friendly informal chat or email [email protected] 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 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. We have a really clear plan to achieve this called A Place I Belong. This publicly sets out the promises we’ve made to achieving this vision and how we will hold ourselves to account to getting there. You can read more about this by clicking here. We wish you the very best of luck in your application to joining our charity. Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to contact [email protected] Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We’re really proud to be a Hive HR Employee Voice Certified organisation, a recognition that confirms our commitment to creating a culture where our colleagues are not only encouraged to share their thoughts, but where this feedback is actively sought and acted upon to drive positive change at every level. In our 2025 Colleague Engagement Survey, 59% (nearly 3,800) of our people shared their feedback and insights, giving us an incredible Employee Net Promoter Score of +34. The Employee Net Promoter Score is a measure of how willing our colleagues are to recommend us as a good place to work to their loved ones – and a score of +34 is considered a Very Good score when compared to global benchmarks set by hundreds of other organisations.

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