Support Worker

Package Description: **Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*
Are you ready to make a real difference in someone’s life?

We’re looking for caring and reliable

Support Workers to join a small, dedicated team

supporting a young adult with complex needs in their own home

. You’ll be providing 1:1

support to help them live safely, happily, and with as much independence as possible, both at home and out in the community. We have both day and waking night shifts available. 

About the person you’ll be

supporting

:

They are a friendly and sociable person who enjoys being around familiar people, sensory activities, going for walks, spending time outdoors, and exploring the local area.They thrive on routine and

feel

safest when

supported

by people who

understand

them well. Communication is non-verbal, using body language and sounds, so being observant and taking the time to get to know them is essential. They are happiest when life is predictable and when their

support team work

together to keep them safe, comfortable, and engaged

.Where you’ll be working:

• Sturminster Newton
• Day shifts - 3pm-10pm  (Monday-Friday) 
• Waking night shifts - 10pm - 9.30am 
• Shift times can be adjusted based on applicant availability

Please note: This role involves full personal care, meal preparation, and following detailed routines.

What you’ll get with Agincare:

• £13.50 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £1,000*
• Career development opportunities
• Fully funded training and apprenticeships
• Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice and wellbeing

  support

  )

What we need from you:

• A calm, patient, and observant approach
• A reassuring presence who can build

  trust

  over time
• Ability to follow clear routines and care plans in detail
• Experience

  supporting people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential — full training provided

• Willingness to work in partnership with family and colleagues to ensure consistency
• For day shifts, a full clear driving license is desirable but not essential

What your role will include:

• Supporting

  with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, dressing, and toileting
• Preparing safe, nutritious meals in line with dietary needs

• Support

  out in the community
• Providing reassurance, structure, and positive engagement throughout the day or night
• Monitoring safety and wellbeing
• Recording daily notes accurately and reporting any concerns promptly

About Agincare:

We’re a family-run business that’s been caring and

supporting

people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes,

supported living properties, and live-in offices

.Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are

committed

to

supporting

care leavers to live

independently

. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all."

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Subject to terms and conditions

Join Us at Our Recruitment Open Day – 1st July at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. 

Thinking about a career as a Support Worker? Come along to our Recruitment Open Day on Tuesday 1st July, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester - High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF  

Meet one of our amazing Support Workers and a person we support and discover how rewarding a career in supported living can be. Learn more about the role, ask questions, take part in on-the-day interviews and find out how you can make a real difference in people's lives.

Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or carer or looking for a new and rewarding career, we'd love to meet you.No need to book, just come along!