Location: Warsash, SO31
Bank & On‑Call Hours – Flexible Cover for Team Absences. Shifts will be covered between 8am-8pm, extra shifts may be available for sleeping nights dependent on Sabrina's needs.
Driver Essential
Pay Rates:
1. £13.50/hour – Mon–Sat, 8am–8pm
2. £14.67/hour – Mon–Sat after 8pm
3. £14.67/hour – Sundays & Bank Holidays
4. £12.21/hour – Sleeping Nights (NLW, age 21+)
Benefits
5. Free enhanced DBS check
6. On‑going training and development opportunities, including The Care Certificate
7. 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata)
8. Regular clinical supervision and professional review meetings
9. Support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR team
10. Full induction and ongoing support
A female support worker is required due to the personal care needs of the client (Genuine Occupational Requirement). We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, marriage and civil partnerships and religion and belief.
About the Role
We are looking for a dedicated, proactive and compassionate Support Worker to join an established home care team supporting Sabrina, a young lady born in who lives in Warsash with her parents and twin sister. Sabrina has abrain injury, experiences anxiety and some behavioural challenges, and is supported by a team of therapists and her family.
She has a warm, caring nature and a great sense of determination. Family, friendship, and animals—especially horses and goats—are very important to her. She enjoys hair and make‑up, cooking, shopping, the cinema. Sabrina attends regular physio sessions, personal training session and equine therapy.
Your support will focus on helping Sabrina build independence, improve organisational skills, access community activities safely, enjoy her hobbies, and manage day‑to‑day tasks—while always promoting dignity and confidence.
There is a dog in the family home, so you’ll need to be comfortable around pets.
Key Responsibilities
11. Supporting Sabrina to engage in home and community activities
12. Encouraging independence, routine, and organisation
13. Providing emotional reassurance and assisting with anxiety management strategies
14. Helping with cooking, shopping, and daily living tasks
15. Assisting with personal care while promoting independence wherever possible
16. Driving Sabrina’s large SUV as well as using your own car when required (including for training)
17. Working collaboratively with family members and therapists
18. Experience supporting young adults with disabilities who have experienced trauma
19. Ability to manage and understand a variety of behavioural needs
20. Confident driver with your own vehicle
21. Comfortable driving a client’s large SUV
22. An interest in therapy
23. An animal lover—particularly horses
You’ll succeed in this role if you are patient, warm, understanding, and able to communicate clearly and positively. A proactive and compassionate personality is essential.
Recruitment & Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients. All appointments are made in line with safer recruitment practices.
You will be required to provide:
24. Proof of your right to work in the UK
25. Satisfactory references (including your most recent employer)
26. An enhanced DBS certificate
A conviction will not necessarily prevent employment.
Interviews & Start Date
27. Interviews: Held as applications are received (video interviews may be used)
28. Start Date: ASAP, subject to satisfactory employment checks