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NHS Jobs; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay up to £13.75

Refer a friend bonus

Mileage allowance

Training funded

Blue Light Discount

Pension

Employee assistance

Job summary

Agincare South Central seeks a Senior Support Worker in Hedge End and Fareham. Lead shifts while delivering hands-on care to individuals with learning disabilities or autism in a person-centred approach.

You will guide team members across multiple sites, review care plans and liaise with families and professionals to ensure high-quality support. A UK driving licence is required and training is funded.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior support or team leader role.
• Strong organisation and IT skills.
• Full UK driving licence and own car.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (Level 3 desirable/working towards).
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support, including personal care and community activities.
• Support and guide team members across multiple locations.
• Review care plans, risk assessments, and records.
• Liaise with families and professionals.
• Step in to lead shifts and ensure high-quality, consistent support.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

IT skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable/working towards

Job description

Package Description: Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career? Join the Agincare South Central team as a Senior Support Worker, where your previous experience, leadership, and compassion will help people live safe, happy, and meaningful lives across services in Hedge End and Fareham. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining hands‑on support with leadership responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to truly shape the quality of care and support we provide.

What we offer

• Up to £13.75 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• 35p per mile
• Career development & fully funded training
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

The people youll support

Youll support individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism. Each person is unique, and youll help ensure their care is person-centred, consistent, and tailored to their lifestyle, whether thats providing personal care, helping with daily routines or enjoying days out or quieter time at home.

Were looking for

• Experience in a senior support or team leader role
• Confidence supporting complex needs
• Full UK driving licence and own car
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (Level 3 desirable/working towards)
• Strong organisation and IT skills
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK

Your role

• Provide hands‑on support, including personal care and community activities
• Support and guide team members across multiple locations
• Review care plans, risk assessments, and records
• Liaise with families and professionals
• Step in to lead shifts and ensure high-quality, consistent support

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family‑owned care providers, delivering high‑quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.

We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers