Specialist Care Support Worker

SCIA Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Birthday day off

Paid training time

Free QCF / Care qualifications

Uniform provided

Employer pension

Job summary

SCA Care in Winchester is seeking a Female Specialist Care Support Worker to provide person-centred care to a young adult with complex needs. You will assist with daily living, attend appointments, and support hobbies, aiming to enhance independence and wellbeing.

We offer six weeks’ leave, paid training, a uniform, and a contributory pension, with extra pay enhancements for qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Calm, resilient and confident in challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and daily living assistance.
• Support with cooking, cleaning and household tasks.
• Support attendance at appointments and community activities.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Caregiving

Compassionate care

Patience

Communication

Job description

Full-time Permanent Entry Level

Description

Female* Specialist Care Support Worker

Location: Winchester Service: Specialist Care

Shifts Available:

• Weekdays and Weekends (7am - 2pm / 2pm - 10 pm)
• Additional hours available on an overtime bank basis.

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Female Support Worker to join our Specialist Care team in Winchester on a bank contract.

In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred care to a young adult with complex needs, supporting them to lead independent, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

If you’re passionate about making a genuine impact and enjoy varied, hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

• 6 weeks paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Paid training time (National Living Wage)
• Free QCF / Care qualifications (with pay enhancements above Level 2)
• Free branded uniform and lanyard
• Employer contributory pension scheme

About the Role

No two days are the same – your role will include:

• Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks
• Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and household duties
• Supporting attendance at appointments and community activities
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting hobbies and interests (e.g. cooking, arts & crafts, music, gaming, dancing)
• Working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and complex care needs
• Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
• Working in environments where pets (including dogs) may be present

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs
• Calm, resilient, and confident in challenging situations
• Passionate about person-centred care
• Supportive of independence and personal development
• Willing to learn and develop professionally
• Comfortable working in homes with pets
• A full UK driving licence holder (essential)

About SCA Care

Social Care in Action (SCA Care) provides high-quality Home Care, Live-in Care, Day Care, Extra Care, and Specialist Care services across Hampshire. Our mission is to empower people to live their best lives through compassionate, professional, and personalised support.

• * Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Equality Act 2010)
• Enhanced DBS check required (provided by SCA)
• Applicants must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK (CoS not available)
• Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

SCA Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria.

Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within one week, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Company Overview

We empower people to live life better, through a broad range of quality health, wellbeing and care related services. Our trusted, evidence-based and person-centred approach ensures consistently positive experiences. As a not-for-profit charitable group committed to excellence, our personalised and best in class services make the difference.