About . Community Integrated Care

Fareham, UK

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

Are you an experienced Support Worker who is looking for the next step in their career?

Do you hold a full UK driving license and have use of your own vehicle?

Do you love helping children build confidence and get the best out of their lives, while supporting their team to upskill?

Then maybe a Senior Support Worker role is for you!

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

£14.49 per hour + £50 per sleepover - because your time and care are valuable
On Call Payment - £40 per on call period (2 per week required)
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
6 weeks paid annual leave - rest, recharge, repeat
Pension scheme - planning for your future, together
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

About Community Integrated Care and ARC HD Services

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 1988 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 2,600 people and employ 6,600 caring and committed colleagues across England and Scotland.

ARC HD Services joined Community Integrated Care in 2025, bringing years of specialist residential childcare experience along with it.

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 Registered Manager and Support Worker Team , you will be responsible for supporting and guiding the staff team, carrying out audits and supporting with on call duties (twice per week), as well as providing a nurturing and safe home environment to help the children grow and build confidence and independent living skills. We work with children aged 9-18 who face complex emotional and mental health challenges, including ASD, ADHD, PTSD, and trauma-related behaviours.

Our Shifts: 9 hour days | 15 hour days | 10pm - 8am (Sleepovers) | 10pm - 8am (Waking Nights)

Shift Requirement: Days and sleepovers

Contract: 39-hour permanent contract with one sleepover per week - 3 week rolling rota

Driving License Required? Yes, with access to own vehicle due to rural location of home

What You'll Be Doing
You'll be supporting 3 children to live their daily lives in the way they want to live them, helping build their confidence and encouraging them to make their own decisions. This means you will provide support in a wide variety of ways, including:

Be a role model and mentor for young people in our care
Support and guide your team, including two on-call duties per week
Carry out audits (medication, observation sheets, keywork files) to keep everything running smoothly
Work closely with the Registered Manager and attend regular supervision meetings
Ensure safeguarding and compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015

What We're Looking For

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
At least 2 years' experience working with children with emotional/mental health needs
Excellent communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure
A team player who's flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated
Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Full UK driving licence and access to your own car (due to the rural location of the home)

About you:

What We're Looking For
At ARC, we know it takes someone special to work in social care. We hire based on values as well as qualifications/experience, welcoming people from all walks of life: seasoned Support Workers, Care Assistants, Veterans, Foster Carers, Teachers and Teaching Assistants, those with lived experience and parents.

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

Curious about the role? Reach out to our Recruitment Specialist, Eva Otto, at [email protected].

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

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

ARC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share that commitment.

Job type: Full-Time
Industry: Other
Job Sector: Social Work
Job Position: Support Worker
Estimated Salary: £14.49 / hour
City/Town: Fareham
Address: Fareham, UK
Location: Portsmouth
Post date: 12/09/2026
Closing date: 08/12/2026
Reference Number: 1.1694718458738E+19