Support Worker
Job Description
Join our family and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your passion and dedication can shine.
Where you’ll be working
- Shaftesbury
As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive Pay: £12.50 per hour
- Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn financial rewards when you bring someone great into the team*
- Career Development: Outstanding opportunities to grow, with fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to the Blue Light Card discount package
- Secure Future: Company pension scheme
- Supportive Environment: A welcoming, family-run organisation with over 35 years of experience
What We’re Looking For:
- Proof of at least 12 months of right to work in the UK
- A Full Valid UK Driving License
- Applicants must be aged 25 or over (due to car insurance requirements for the company vehicle)
Your Role as an Outreach Support Worker:
As a valued team member, you’ll be supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and complex behaviours to live fulfilling and independent lives in their own homes and out in the community. Every day is different, and your contributions will make a lasting impact. Here’s what your role will include:
- Companionship: Building meaningful relationships, offering communication and engagement.
- Personal Care: Supporting clients with daily hygiene routines such as washing, dressing, and oral care.
- Healthy Living: Assisting with meals, snacks, and beverages.
- Household Help: Light domestic tasks to ensure a comfortable environment.
- Community Support: Assisting clients to access their local community, attend social activities, and participate in hobbies and interests.
- Social Engagement: Organising outings, activities, and events to enrich clients’ lives.
About Agincare
We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986. With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across our care 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.
*Refer a friend bonus is subject to terms and conditions