Support Worker – Southampton
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Zero-Hour Contract Support Workers – Southampton
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting Zero-Hour Contract Support Workers to join our Supported Living Services in Southampton. This is a rewarding opportunity for caring, reliable and compassionate individuals who want to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
- Location: Southampton (SO14 and SO16)
- Pay Rate: £14.09 per hour
- Contract Type: Zero-Hour Contract
- Service Area: Supported Living and Domiciliary Care Services
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day care and practical support in line with each Service User’s individual care plan. You will play an important role in promoting independence, dignity, choice, wellbeing and safety.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting Service Users with daily living tasks
- Providing personal care where required
- Administering or supporting with medication, in line with procedures
- Preparing meals and supporting with feeding where needed
- Supporting Service Users to access the community and attend appointments
- Helping with cleaning and maintaining a safe living environment
- Responding appropriately to Service User queries, concerns or complaints
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and reporting concerns in line with company procedures
- Maintaining accurate, confidential and up-to-date records and documentation
- Working as part of a team to deliver person-centred support
Hours will be allocated on a shift basis and may include day shifts, sleep-ins and waking night shifts.
What We Offer
When you join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you will receive:
- Competitive pay starting from £14.09 per hour
- Comprehensive and ongoing training
- Access to a pension scheme
- 28 days paid holiday, rolled up
- Career development opportunities
- Fully funded enhanced DBS check for your first application
- Flexible working patterns that can fit around your availability
- Supportive team environment
What We Are Looking For
Previous experience in a Support Worker or Care Worker role is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
We are looking for people who have:
- A genuine passion for care and supporting others
- A kind, respectful and person-centred approach
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- The ability to work well as part of a team
- Resilience and the confidence to ask for support when needed
- A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle
- Basic computer literacy
- A reliable and professional attitude
An NVQ Level 1 or 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must be able to provide evidence of valid right to work in the UK.
Safeguarding and DBS
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before starting employment.
More Information
- Job Title: Care Worker - Southampton
- Reports to: Services Coordinator
- Experience Levels: Junior