Support Worker

We're a multi-award winning charity that exists to ensure our colleagues and the people we support live the best lives possible. In 2025, we launched our new strategy - Best Lives, Bolder. Find our more Who you'll be supporting & more about the role: You'll be supporting five individuals in a welcoming service in Ringwood, where each person brings their own personality, interests and goals. This is a home full of energy, laughter and variety, where no two days ever look the same. Life here is active and focused on doing the things people love. From trips to the cinema, swimming and pantomimes, to days out at zoos, theme parks or football matches - there's always something to look forward to. At home, people enjoy music, dancing, arts and crafts, cooking together and sharing great food. Your role will be to support people to live as independently as possible while being there when it matters most. This includes supporting daily routines, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and helping people access their community and explore their interests. This is a hands-on, person-centred role where you'll:

• Build strong relationships and get to know each person really well
• Support with day-to-day living, independence and wellbeing
• Enable people to make choices and try new experiences
• Be part of both the everyday moments and the bigger life goals
A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as getting out and about is a big part of life here - whether that's appointments, activities or spontaneous days out. What you'll be doing
• Supporting people with daily routines and independence
• Building positive, meaningful relationships
• Supporting community access and activities
• Encouraging hobbies, interests and new experiences
• Assisting with personal care and medication where required
• Promoting dignity, choice and person-centred support
  
  Caring, patient and compassionate
• Positive, energetic and enjoys getting involved
• A great communicator and team player
• Reliable, honest and proactive
• Calm and resilient in different situations
• A full UK manual driving licence is essential for this role.
Experience in care is helpful but not essential - we recruit for values, and we'll support you with all the training you need.

About Community Integrated Care Community Integrated Care is one of the UK's largest social care charities, supporting thousands of people to live independently and thrive in their communities. Since 1988, we've been at the forefront of person-centred care, helping people move away from institutional living and into homes where they can enjoy greater choice, dignity and opportunity. Today, with over 6,600 colleagues across England and Scotland, we continue to lead the way - finding new, creative and impactful ways to improve lives every day.

The opportunity and what makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work Support Worker vacancy in Ringwood Full time 37.5 hours a week Full UK Manual Driving licence is essential Love being out and about and helping people enjoy life to the fullest? Looking for a role where you can combine fun, purpose and real impact every day? Join us as a Support Worker, where you'll support people to live independently, explore their passions and make the most of every opportunity. Why you'll love working with us
• Competitive pay - £13.12 per hour - rewarding work that values what you do
• Full-time, guaranteed hours - stability you can rely on
• Flexible working patterns - balance work and life
• No uniform - be yourself at work
• Paid DBS - we've got it covered
• Free Blue Light Card & shopping discounts
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
• Financial hardship fund
• Wellbeing support & advice
• Career development & progression - grow with us
• Work in one location, building real, meaningful relationships