Support Worker

Liaise; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Andover is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team at the newly opening Walker House. This role offers the chance to assist vulnerable individuals and contribute positively to their lives. Full training is provided to all new employees, and the position includes market-leading pay rates, flexible shift patterns, and various employee benefits such as a pension scheme and wellbeing programs. Join now to help create a supportive and enriching environment for all residents.

Benefits

Market-leading pay rates

Length of service leave (up to five extra days holiday)

Fully funded Blue Light Discount Card

Access to Wagesteam financial wellbeing app

Employee Assistance Programme

Free compliance training

NEST Pension Scheme

Flexibility in creating your own rota

Free enhanced DBS check

Life Assurance (2 x salary)

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of care is beneficial, but no formal experience is required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Take pride in working with vulnerable people and take safeguarding responsibilities seriously.
• Effective decision making and judgement.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Achieve all Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist those we support with daily tasks using the training provided.
• Provide support in day-to-day life, such as social visits and family visits.
• Keep paperwork up to date for each person who lives in the home.
• Work positively with colleagues, families, and external organisations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Effective decision making

Planning and organisation skills

Basic understanding of care

Job description

Overview

We’re excited to announce the upcoming opening of Walker House — a brand-new, purpose-built care home in the heart of Andover, opening its doors in February. This is a unique opportunity to join our team from the very beginning and help shape the culture, values, and exceptional care standards that will define Walker House. Ahead of the grand opening, new team members will begin their journey by working in our established homes nearby. This supported induction period offers hands‑on experience, training, and the chance to become fully embedded in our approach to care before transferring to Walker House as part of its founding team.

Support Worker Role

At Liaise, we are inspired by our values of Positive, Progressive, and Personal support, and we are looking for male Support Workers who believe in our vision to ensure that every person we support leads a happy, purposeful life. We are looking for caring people to join our fabulous team as a Support Worker or a Care Assistant. Full training and support will be given.

Shift Pattern for Day Support Worker

• 12‑hour day shifts – 8am – 8pm
• 42 hours weekly
• Every other weekend included

Shift Pattern for Night Support Worker

• 12‑hour night shifts – 8pm – 8am
• 42 hours weekly
• Every other weekend included

Driving Requirements (preferred but not essential)

• A full UK manual driver’s licence
• Held your UK licence for at least 2 years
• 25 years of age or older (for insurance purposes)
• Confident and comfortable driving

Responsibilities

• Assist those we support by helping with daily tasks, using the training provided
• Provide support in day‑to‑day life; such as social visits, family visits and days out to some great local attractions
• Keep paperwork up to date to ensure everything is captured for each person who lives in the home
• Work positively with colleagues, families and external organisations to assist in supporting those who live in the home

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of care is beneficial, but no formal experience is required
• Strong communication skills
• Take pride in working with vulnerable people and take safeguarding responsibilities seriously
• Effective decision making and judgement
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Achieve all Health & Safety standards

Benefits

• Market‑leading pay rates
• Length of service leave (up to five extra days holiday)
• Fully funded Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to Wagesteam – our financial wellbeing app that lets you access your pay as and when you earn it, get discounts at supermarkets and helps you save
• Employee Assistance Programme (access to free telephone counselling and legal advice)
• Free compliance training, and opportunities to develop
• NEST Pension Scheme
• Flexibility in creating your own rota to suit your life
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Life Assurance (2 x salary)

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the Support Worker position, please feel free to apply and one of our dedicated Recruitment team members will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome, and encourage, applications from all backgrounds – we are happy to discuss any possible reasonable adjustments. Please note the Support Worker role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.