Support Worker / HCA - FTC Maternity Cover

Leonard Cheshire; Romsey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Romsey is seeking Support Workers for maternity cover roles. Candidates will assist vulnerable individuals with daily tasks, promote independence, and engage in community activities. The ideal candidates are caring and motivated, with good interpersonal skills. This position offers competitive hourly enhancements and extensive training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Wagestream access to withdraw pay early

Free Blue Light Card

Contributory pension scheme

Access to a Cash Health Plan

Development opportunities and training

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Caring, motivated, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to work under pressure and as a team.
• Experience in personal care is ideally desired, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care and medication.
• Escort and assist in daily activities and external events.
• Encourage maximum independence for customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Flexibility to work within rostered hours

Personal care experience

Job description

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Support Worker / HCA - FTC Maternity Cover, Romsey

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Client:

Leonard Cheshire

Location:

Romsey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Two full-time roles available to cover maternity leave for 9 - 12 months, role may be made permanent. Day shift patterns are 07:15am to 19:15pm.

*Night enhancement of £1.50 per hour will apply from 8pm to 7am Monday – Sunday (this does not apply to sleep-ins). A weekend day enhancement of £2.00 per hour will be paid from 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday.

Join our vibrant team at Fryers House: Make a difference in the lives of vulnerable people!

Are you based in the UK and are a car driver?

Are you caring, motivated, and friendly?

Do you have a passion for enabling vulnerable people to live the life they choose? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Our service is home to 24 adults with physical disabilities, Fryers House is located in the market town of Romsey where we actively involve its service users in their local community and take part in a wide range of activities using local resources. This service is rated Good by CQC.

Care Assistant, Support Worker or similar experience is desirable but not essential. We offer an excellent training and induction programme for everyone!

As a Support Worker with Leonard Cheshire you will become part of a fantastic team. Every day is different, but here are just some of the duties you will do:

• Assistance with daily life tasks including personal care, medication and mealtimes.
• Escort and assist in and around the service, at external events and appointments.
• Supporting our Person Centred approach, encouraging maximum independence for our customers and helping to achieve individual aspirations.
• Maintain up to date and accurate records.

Please see the job description (link below) for more details.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Work flexibly and creatively with customers and their families.
• Ideally have personal care experience (not essential).
• Be able to work under pressure and as a team.
• Flexibility to work within rostered hours / prepared to participate in an on-call rota where required.

We offer a wide range of employee rewards to include:

• Wagestream, option to withdraw up to 40% of your pay before pay day (click here for more details).
• Free Blue Light Card.
• Contributory company pension scheme with competitive life cover benefit.
• Access to a Cash Health Plan at very favourable rates.
• Great development opportunities through our apprenticeship schemes and chance to gain recognised qualifications.
• Unlimited payments through our Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Employee Assistance Programme and so much more!

*We are currently under consultation proposing a change to the enhancement rates paid. If the proposal is accepted, from 1 December 2025 new enhancement rates of £1.00 per hour will only apply to night working (8pm Monday to 7am Friday) and weekend working (8pm Friday – 7am Monday). This does not apply to Sleep-ins.

If this sounds of interest to you, please email Ashleigh Cook on [emailprotected] for further details.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to make a positive impact and join our dedicated team at Fryers House

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *