Support Worker

First for Support LTD.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

First for Support LTD. is seeking compassionate, reliable Support Workers to join our temporary staffing team across Hampshire and neighbouring areas. You will support adults in residential services and supported living settings, promoting independence, dignity and choice while enjoying weekly pay and flexible shifts.

The role requires prior care experience and strong communication. You will work with a team or independently, providing person-centred care, daily living assistance and community

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Care or Support Worker role.
• Experience supporting adults with a range of complex needs including dementia, learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
• Caring, patient and enthusiastic about making a positive difference.
• Reliable and able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Supporting daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Encouraging independence and promoting choice.
• Helping individuals access the local community, appointments and social activities.
• Administering or assisting with medication per training and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting concerns.
• Promoting safeguarding, dignity, equality and inclusion at all times.

Skills

Care experience

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Support Worker (Adults)

Location: Hampshire/Dorset (Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth)

Salary: National Living Wage, with rates of up to £14.50 per hour (depending on experience)

Job Type: Temporary

Shift Pattern: Flexible shifts available, including days, nights, sleep-ins, weekends and long days.

About the Role

At First for Support, we're looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our growing team, providing temporary staffing support to a range of adult care services across Hampshire.

As a Support Worker, you'll play an important role in helping adults live as independently as possible while promoting dignity, respect and choice. Working across residential services, supported living and other care settings, no two days are the same, giving you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying the flexibility that temporary work offers.

Your Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred support.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Supporting individuals with daily living activities, including cooking, cleaning and shopping.
• Encouraging independence and promoting choice.
• Supporting individuals to access the local community, appointments and social activities.
• Administering or assisting with medication in line with training and company procedures.
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns.
• Promoting safeguarding, dignity, equality and inclusion at all times.

You may support adults with a range of needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other complex needs.

What We're Looking For

• Have previous experience in a Care or Support Worker role.
• Have experience supporting adults and/or older people with a range of complex needs, including dementia, learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs.
• Are caring, patient, compassionate and enthusiastic about making a positive difference.
• Are reliable, professional and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building meaningful relationships.
• Understand person-centred care and promoting dignity, choice and independence.

In return, we offer weekly pay, flexible temporary shifts, ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant and the opportunity to work with a variety of trusted care providers across Hampshire, gaining valuable experience across different care settings.

Please note: First for Support is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship