Relief Domiciliary Support Workers

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Bournemouth is seeking Support Workers to assist adults with learning disabilities in achieving independence. Responsibilities include providing care, monitoring individual outcomes, and participating in a team. Candidates must possess good communication skills and adaptability, with training provided. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Full training offered

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with learning disabilities in their daily lives.
• Record, assess, monitor and review care to meet individual outcomes.
• Work as part of a busy team using your own initiative.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to treat people with kindness, dignity, empathy and respect

Adaptability to changing needs

Job description

Support Workers (Learning Disabilities)

Casual positions working as and when required.

BCP Supported Living Service supports adults with learning disabilities to live in their own home to achieve their optimum level of independence.

The service is registered with the Care Quality Commission and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You will be required to work a variety of shift patterns, including weekends, evenings and public holidays.

We provide person‑centred care and support, enabling individuals to make choices and have control over their daily life.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with learning disabilities in their daily lives.
• Record, assess, monitor and review care to meet individual outcomes.
• Work as part of a busy team using your own initiative.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to treat people with kindness, dignity, empathy and respect.
• Adaptability to changing needs of people and the service.
• Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Full training will be offered. From 1 December 2025, our updated Pay and Reward package will take effect, with a salary range of £15.56–£17.18 per hour (pay protection will not apply). New starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. The role offers excellent scope for growth and meaningful contribution.

BCP Council provides more than 5,000 jobs across a diverse community of 400,000 residents. We offer a modern, inclusive and supportive workplace with flexible working, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career progression.