Temporary Support Worker (Female)

  • Published on 06/25/2026
  • Dumfries (U2)
  • To be defined

Description:

The opportunity and what makes Community Integrated Care a great place to work

Are you a fun-loving and motivated person who is interested in a Care Assistant / Support Worker role? Is it important for you to have a satisfying job where you feel supported? If this sounds like you, maybe a role with an award-winning charity is the change you’ve been looking for!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

£13.86 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 – contracted hours each week with rotas available 4 weeks in advance  Shopping discounts – because treats are important  Ongoing training & career progression – grow with us  Recommend-a-Friend bonus – bring your besties  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. 

Our charity was founded in and we were one of the pioneers of the ‘Care in the Community’ agenda, enabling people to move out of long-stay institutions and live more fulfilling lives.

Since then, we’ve remained leaders in social care, providing bespoke support to thousands across the UK. Today, we support more than 2, people and employ 6, caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland. 

We have a proud history of breaking boundaries and are always looking for new ways to make a positive difference through bold ideas, innovative projects and impactful partnerships.

Who you’ll be supporting & more about the role:

Working closely with the Service Leader and the 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. We are currently recruiting for a Female Support Worker for 24 hours per week. This is a temporary role for a period of 6 months and may be extended or made permanent at a later date. Our team provides support 24 hours a day (days and sleepovers) so we require some flexibility to work different days of the week. What You'll Be Doing The individuals we support have faced a lot of challenges in the past because of their learning disabilities and mobility issues, but this hasn’t stopped them from enjoying life! The ladies enjoy lots of activities, including going out for lunch, picnics, art groups, swimming, knitting, jigsaws and going to parties. However, they’re always up for trying new things, so are looking for inventive people who are up for the challenge. Our support team are very diverse and work well together to ensure the people we support are happy and safe in their own homes. This can include: •Supporting with medication administration •Cooking •Assisting with personal care •Maintaining the homes of people supported and helping to manage their finances Sometimes the people we support really need a male or female person to support them. For this particular role, a female colleague is required. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by the Equality Act

About you:

What We're Looking For
At Community Integrated Care, we know it takes someone special to work in social care and that doesn’t always mean having experience. We hire based on values, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned support workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, those with lived experience, or even total newbies with a passion to care.

Apply Now
If this sounds like your kind of job, hit ‘Apply’ and fill out our short application form.

Have questions about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Sarah Duncan, at [email protected].

Need adjustments during the process? Email [email protected].

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