Community Care Worker

Social Care in Action; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Eastleigh is seeking an empathetic and resilient support worker to assist individuals in living meaningful and independent lives. The role involves helping with daily tasks while promoting confidence and emotional well-being. Candidates should possess a clean driving licence and experience in supporting diverse needs. The position offers flexible full-time shifts with additional benefits, including training and a pension scheme. Join us to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid holidays

Employer contributory pension scheme

Free training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Must hold a full, valid and clean driving licence.
• Experience as a support worker with diverse needs including autism and learning disabilities.
• Ability to monitor mood changes and de-escalate situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily tasks such as cooking and personal care.
• Encourage customers to engage in their favourite activities.
• Promote independence and emotional well-being.
• Help customers achieve personal goals in a person-centred manner.
• Comfortably work in environments with pets.

Skills

Compassionate

Observant

Confident

Calming techniques

Person-centred support

Job description

About You

We are looking for an experienced, empathetic and resilient support worker who is passionate about supporting individuals to live a meaningful and independent life. You are compassionate, observant and confident, especially when handling challenging behaviour or sensitive situations. You enjoy helping individuals maintain their independence, supporting them through daily tasks and encouraging them to pursue their interests and hobbies. You take pride in your work, whether it is assisting with cooking, domestic duties, personal care, attending appointments, or engaging in social activities. You are eager to develop your career through ongoing training, learning, and relevant qualifications.

About the Role

As a member of our Specialist Care Support Team in Southampton, you will make a positive difference in an individual's life, helping them to meet their social, physical and emotional needs. You will support them in their daily routines, encourage them to pursue their passions and ensure they are able to be part of the local community. The role is flexible full‑time, offering long day shifts which may include weekdays and weekends. Candidates must hold a full, valid and clean driving licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, personal care and attending appointments.
• Support customers to engage in their favourite activities, whether that be cooking, arts, gaming, music, dancing or social outings.
• Promote independence, confidence and emotional well‑being, ensuring that each person is empowered to live a fulfilling life.
• Help customers achieve their personal goals and aspirations, participating in social, emotional and cultural activities in a person‑centred way.
• Be comfortable working in environments where pets, such as dogs, are present.

Requirements

Full, valid and clean driving licence. Experienced support worker with a passion for helping individuals with a variety of needs, including autism, learning disabilities, mental health and complex physical needs. Skilled in monitoring changes in mood, developing techniques to calm or de‑escalate situations and supporting individuals in a person‑centred way. Comfortable with animals in some cases.

Benefits

This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, which will be obtained for you by SCA. You will receive a guaranteed hour contract, a competitive hourly rate, paid holiday (including bank holidays), a free branded workwear and lanyard, access to a free Blue Light Card, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Full training and comprehensive training package, including QCF qualification, are provided. The role offers flexible full‑time shifts with long day shifts that may include weekdays and weekends.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

SCA is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. SCA is Disability Confident Committed and we guarantee to interview all applicants who let us know they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for this role.