Senior Support Worker

Agincare; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Refer a friend bonus

Paid mileage

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Senior Support Worker to lead and deliver person-centred care across Hampshire. You will provide hands-on support, supervise team members, and ensure high-quality services while coordinating across multiple locations.

Ideal candidates have senior experience, a driving license, and Level 2 Health & Social Care with IT and organisational strengths. This role requires a full UK work entitlement and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Senior leadership experience

Confidence with complex needs

Driving licence

IT skills

Organisation skills

Right to work in the UK

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Package Description

Ready to make a real difference and take the next step in your career?

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 Hampshire

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)
• Paid mileage at 35p per mile for business travel between Agincare services
• Career development & fully funded training
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)

The People You'll Support

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

We're 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

Your leadership will help create a supportive, empowering environment where people can truly thrive.

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 country's 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.