Support Worker

Nurse Plus UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Southampton is looking for Support Workers to provide high-quality care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication administration, and companionship. Candidates should be flexible, have effective communication skills, and be eligible to work in the UK. The role is full-time with competitive pay, offering development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Competitive rates

Paid industry-leading training

Ongoing development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Good standard of English and effective communication skills.
• Clear enhanced DBS, which can be applied for upon registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal care.
• Administer medication and provide companionship.
• Work closely with care plans to promote independence.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Compassion

Job description

Overview

Support Worker

Join Nurseplus as a Support Worker – Make a Difference Every Day

At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts.

Why Choose Nurseplus

• Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £13.15 and £19.00 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work.
• Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book shifts on your terms.
• Paid Industry-Leading Training: We pay for you to attend our mandatory, industry-leading training that’s in line with the Care Certificate and Core Skills Training Framework, tailored to help you grow your skills.
• Ongoing Development Opportunities: From in-house courses to funded qualifications such as NVQ Levels 2 and 3, we support your professional growth at every stage.
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your day-to-day responsibilities as a Support Worker may include assisting service users with personal care, safe lifting and moving, administering medication, meal preparation, and providing general companionship. You’ll work closely with care plans to ensure individuals maintain independence and dignity, providing the physical and emotional support that they might need to achieve their goals. This role is full time across various locations in Southampton, and shifts include long days, awake nights and sleep-ins.

What We’re Looking For

• You must be over 18 years old and have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexibility in your availability, with the ability to travel to different care settings, and also to fit in with the required rota of the service.
• A good standard of English and the ability to communicate effectively.
• A clear enhanced DBS, which you can apply for upon registration.
• Availability to start at 1st April 2025.

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and want to work with a team that truly cares, we’d love to hear from you!

About Nurseplus

At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn’t stop there – we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.