Support Worker (Temporary)

Company: Community Integrated Care
Apply for the Support Worker (Temporary)
Location: Cockermouth
Job Description:

Are you a caring and compassionate person looking to build a great career in social care?

Do you love helping people get the best out of their lives?

Then maybe a Support Worker role is for you!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • £13.12 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 – guaranteed contracted hours every week and rotas issued 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 and get rewarded with Love2Shop vouchers
  • 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

About Community Integrated Care

Community Integrated Care is one of the UK’s largest health and social care charities. We transform lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred support that fosters independence and empowerment. Since 1988, we’ve remained leaders in social care, providing bespoke support to thousands across the UK.

Today, we support more than 2,600 people and employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland.

Working closely with the Service Leader and Support Worker Team, you will be responsible for supporting vulnerable individuals in their day‑to‑day lives. Each person we support is unique, so the support you provide will be person-centred and will focus on achieving the best lives possible for each individual.

Our Shifts

08:00 – 20:00 | 20:00 – 08:00 (Waking Nights)

Shift Requirement

Day shifts, with very occasional nights.

Contract

36 hours per week on a temporary contract for at least 6 months – this may be extended or become permanent at a later date.

Driving License Required

Yes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting five individuals to live their daily lives in the way they want to live them. This means you will provide support in a wide variety of ways, including:

  • Supporting with personal care.
  • Medication administration.
  • Home management, including support with cooking, cleaning, shopping, and budget management.
  • Daily activities – from walks along the harbour, pub lunches, shopping trips to having a fun time.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome people from all walks of life. Experience is not mandatory; we hire based on values. Applicants may be seasoned support workers, care assistants, veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026