Support Worker, Community Health

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Female Support Worker for a 24 hour contract role in our service in Thurso.

• Support a lady with Down syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorder who lives at home with her dad, encouraging her enjoyment of music, dancing and singing.
• Plan and facilitate daily activities such as picnics, day trips, and time spent with her dad and brother.
• Provide patience, compassion and reassurance, recognising her fear of dogs and using a car for community outings.
• Build trust and maintain reliable, honest relationships to support her best interests.

• Monday, Wednesday and Sunday: 9am‑9pm, 9am‑4pm or 4pm‑9pm
• Tuesday and Thursday: 9am‑10pm
• Friday and Saturday: overnight sleepovers on Friday and Saturday nights
• All staff work a mix of shifts, including some sleepovers, to ensure fairness for the team.

• Female candidate (Genuine Occupational Requirement as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
• UK driving licence essential.
• Experience or willingness to support individuals with Down syndrome or autism highly desirable.
• Patience, compassion and ability to manage a fear of dogs.

The people we support like to be supported by people who respect and encourage them and who like to have fun! They value reliability, honesty and a supportive presence that shows they have their best interests at heart.

We aim to be a warm, welcoming and inclusive employer where all colleagues feel they belong. By encouraging diverse backgrounds, experiences, capabilities and viewpoints we build a stronger, more vibrant workforce that reflects the people we support and the communities we serve.

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Community Integrated Care is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer.