Job details
- Salary up to £13.25
- Role Carer / Support Worker
- Hours Full Time
- Location Southampton, Hampshire
Job summary
Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life?"Are you ready to take the lead and make a real difference in people’s lives We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Support Worker to join our Hampshire team, helping to oversee and deliver high-quality support at our Service in Southampton.
About the people you’ll be supporting:You will be supporting our individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Each person has unique needs, preferences, and routines.
Where you’ll be working:You’ll be working at our Service in Southampton. This is a full-time role where your week will be split between providing direct support on shift and also completing leadership and administrative tasks.
What you’ll get with Agincare:
- Up To £13.25 per hour
- Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £500
- Career development opportunities
- Fully funded training and apprenticeships
- Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice and wellbeing support)
What is required from you:
- Full-time availability and flexibility to work across different packages
- Proven experience in a senior support or team leader role
- Confident in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs
- Full UK driving licence and own car (essential)
- Good organisational skills and IT competence (Microsoft Office, care records)
- Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (minimum) — ideally Level 3 or working towards it
A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker:
- Check in with teams across the service, ensuring shifts are running smoothly and everyone has what they need
- Provide hands-on support, including personal care, meal preparation, and community activities
- Review and update care plans, risk assessments, and other documentation
- Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies as needed
- Mentor and guide new or existing staff, offering feedback and support
- Step in to lead shifts where required to maintain quality and consistency of care
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. .