Support Worker

Encompass Care; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Care is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Sherborne. You will provide high‑quality care, assist with daily living tasks, and support people to maintain independence and dignity. We value compassionate, patient individuals who communicate well and work collaboratively with the care team.

This is a permanent, full‑time, on‑site role with salary £12.71–£13.01 per hour. Our inclusive workplace emphasises safeguarding, confidentiality and respect for diversity as part

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and committed to providing excellent care.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to follow safeguarding and confidentiality protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to people in the setting.
• Assist with personal care, meals, medication, and community support.
• Promote independence and well-being through relation-building.
• Ensure safe, compassionate environment with the care team.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Record changes in needs or conditions and report them.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding compliance.
• Respect diversity and adhere to Encompass policies.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Support Worker required to join our Team at Encompass Care

Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in people’s lives?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow and be part of a supportive healthcare team?

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’re looking for caring and committed individuals to help us deliver high‑quality support and bring our values to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high‑quality care and support to people in the setting. This may include but is not limited to personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, support out in the community and housekeeping.

Build strong, positive relationships with people, promoting their independence and well‑being.

Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.

Effective communication both verbally and written.

Record and report any changes in the people' needs or conditions.

Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding protocols are followed.

To treat all colleagues with equal respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation

To be aware of and to comply with all Encompass policies and procedures.

Our Mission:

Encompass Care creates meaningful support journeys and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

We work together to shape how Encompass Care operates so that people are happy in their roles, the support is led by the people receiving it and that we believe in what we set out to do.

By embedding the true ethos of co‑production, we can focus on what is important to people as individuals.

Our Vision:

Pioneering support, in an accessible, inclusive community

Our Values:

These are more than simply words… they are the principles that guide everything we do: Honesty, Inclusivity, Kindness, Dignity, Integrity

We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.

Why work with Us?

At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability or mental health needs. Having been an established charity for over 30 years many people have been supported by us or have been employed by us for decades!

We firmly believe that for Encompass to be successful as a charity, to enhance the quality of our support, to grow and develop and to continue to invest in our services we must ensure we place the people at the centre of what we do. Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to always looking at how we can be better make us a truly rewarding place to work.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Support Worker

Company: Encompass Care Salary: £12.71 to £13.01 an hour Hours: Full‑time Location: Sherborne Working pattern: On‑site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 29 Oct 2026 Closing date: 28 Nov 2026

Summary

Support Worker required to join our Team at Encompass Care

Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in people’s lives?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow and be part of a supportive healthcare team?

Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we’re looking for caring and committed individuals to help us deliver high‑quality support and bring our values to life.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high‑quality care and support to people in the setting. This may include but is not limited to personal care, meal preparation, administering medication, support out in the community and housekeeping.

Build strong, positive relationships with people, promoting their independence and well‑being.

Work collaboratively with the care team to ensure a safe, compassionate environment.

Effective communication both verbally and written.

Record and report any changes in the people' needs or conditions.

Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding protocols are followed.

To treat all colleagues with equal respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation

To be aware of and to comply with all Encompass policies and procedures.

Our Mission:

Encompass Care creates meaningful support journeys and opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

We work together to shape how Encompass Care operates so that people are happy in their roles, the support is led by the people receiving it and that we believe in what we set out to do.

By embedding the true ethos of co‑production, we can focus on what is important to people as individuals.

Our Vision:

Pioneering support, in an accessible, inclusive community

Our Values:

These are more than simply words… they are the principles that guide everything we do: Honesty, Inclusivity, Kindness, Dignity, Integrity

We will celebrate success, acknowledge limitations, and constantly strive to learn.

Why work with Us?

At Encompass Care we are proud to be known for delivering exceptional care and creating meaningful opportunities for people with a learning disability or mental health needs. Having been an established charity for over 30 years many people have been supported by us or have been employed by us for decades!

We firmly believe that for Encompass to be successful as a charity, to enhance the quality of our support, to grow and develop and to continue to invest in our services we must ensure we place the people at the centre of what we do. Our commitment to staff development, strong values, and dedication to always looking at how we can be better make us a truly rewarding place to work.

Essential requirements

Compassionate, patient, and committed to providing excellent care. A strong team player with good communication skills.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.