Community Support Worker - MiCare
To apply for this role click on the ‘Apply Online’ button below. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account you will be guided through the set up process.
Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.
Once you have access to your JGP account you will be able to complete the application form in stages, saving and amending it until you are happy to the submit your completed application. You should use the Personal Statement section to demonstrate how you meet the requirements set out in the role profile attached.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Are you looking for a rewarding career? We are seeking dedicated individuals with the passion and commitment to support others in making meaningful changes in their lives and enabling them to live independently. Our goal is to ensure that everyone who uses our service has the most positive experience possible, and we strive to go above and beyond to help people re‑engage with their communities and live their fullest, most independent lives.
This is a community‑based role, so it is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car to travel throughout Rutland.
We offer permanent, fixed‑term, and casual contracts, with flexible working hours on a split‑shift rota. Start and finish times may vary depending on service needs
Pay rates:
- Basic rate: £12.85 – £13.05 per hour
- Saturdays: £19.28 – £19.59 per hour
- Sundays & bank holidays: £25.70 – £26.11 per hour
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential — we welcome applications from individuals with varying levels of experience. We provide a comprehensive induction, a personalised training plan, and full funding to undertake the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications.
About you…
- You are caring and compassionate
- You build strong relationships based on trust
- You are eager to learn and develop new skills
- You are committed to putting the needs of the people you support first
About the role…
As a MiCare Support Worker, you will:
- Support adults in developing and maintaining daily living skills, including personal care
- Assist with tasks such as washing, dressing, showering, meal preparation, household activities, and participation in community life
- Carry out delegated health‑related tasks, including prompting prescribed medication, supporting the use of prescribed creams, eye and ear drops, catheter care, and assisting with physiotherapy‑recommended exercises
Community Support Services - MiCare, is a short-term integrated health and social care service that provides short term support to people in their own homes. We put people at the heart of the service and deliver exceptionally responsive, person-centred care which enables the individuals to live a life of their choosing. We have received an overall ‘Outstanding’ from a recent CQC Inspection. Community Support Services Micare - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
If you would like to arrange to come in and have a chat about the role and the work we do before you apply, please contact the team on the numbers below.
To find out more about the roles and how you can make a difference, please look at our team video using the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxcZeozgQdU
The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview on a rolling basis. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
We reserve the right to close the vacancies when all positions are filled.
Please note: previous applicants need not apply.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Sue Giddens, Assistant Team Manager MiCare on 01572 720920 or at sgiddens@rutland.gov.uk
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
Salary range
- £12.85 - £13.05 per hour