Support Worker

Agincare Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in Southampton is looking for compassionate Support Workers to aid individuals with complex support needs, including Learning Disabilities and Autism. Responsibilities include encouraging independence, assisting with daily living activities, and effective communication. Candidates should possess a minimum of 12 months right to work experience and a Full UK Drivers Licence. This role offers flexible contracts along with fully funded training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500

Fully funded training and career development

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months right to work experience.
• Full UK Drivers Licence.
• Flexibility for day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Encourage active roles in the community.
• Support daily living activities and social interactions.
• Maintain accurate records of service users.

Skills

Encouraging independence

Effective communication

Supporting daily living activities

Team player

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.

Where you’ll be working

Southampton

We are looking for a compassionate Support Worker to offer a structured, inclusive support for our client who is non-verbal and communicates through gestures, expressions, and actions. Our client has a caring nature and thrives in environments where routine, structure, and kindness are valued.

We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.

As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy

• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*
• Fully funded training and career development
• Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Day shifts
• Night shifts
• Full-time, part-time, and flexible contracts
• Full UK Drivers Licence

How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support

As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following:

• Encouraging – people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence
• Supporting – Activities of daily living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting
• Communicating – effectively communicate using people’s chosen methods
• Engaging – promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life
• Specialising – supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
• Recording – keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management
• Team player – Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative

About Agincare

‘We’re a family run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Subject to terms and conditions

Application Deadline: 11/03/2026

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