Extra care support worker

Job Description

Female* Extra Care Support WorkerLocation: Wooldridge View, New Milton, BH25 5SS Job Type: Full-time and Part-time Shifts Available: Days, Evenings, Long Days & Weekends Salary: From £12.80 per hour We are currently recruiting Support Workers/Care Assistants to join our friendly and dedicated team at Wooldridge View in New Milton. Whether you are experienced in care or looking to start a rewarding career in health and social care, we would love to hear from you. Full training is provided and guaranteed hours may be available. Shift Patterns Available

• Morning shifts: 07:00 14:00
• Evening shifts: 16:00 21:00
• Long day shifts (07:00 - 21:00 with a 1-hour break)
• Rota-based work with alternate weekend availability required

About the Role Support Worker / Care Assistant As a Support Worker within our Extra Care Scheme, you will provide person-centred care and support to individuals living in their own self-contained apartments. Your role will help people maintain independence, dignity, and choice while promoting wellbeing and community engagement. Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay: From £12.80
• 6 weeks paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Guaranteed hour contracts available
• Paid training time (National Living Wage)
• Free QCF / Care qualifications (with pay enhancements above Level 2)
• Free branded uniform and lanyard
• Blue Light Card national retail & online discounts
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Career development & progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily living and promote independence
• Provide personal care respectfully and assist with household tasks
• Encourage social inclusion and wellbeing activities
• Build positive relationships through companionship
• Work with healthcare professionals and support services
• Make a real difference every day

About You

• Compassionate, reliable, and person-focused
• Passionate about helping people live independently
• Previous care experience is welcome but not essential
• Full training and ongoing support provided
• Values-led approach aligned with dignity, respect, and human rights
• We value attitude and values over qualifications and welcome applicants new to care.

About SCA Care Social Care in Action (SCA Care) provides high-quality Home Care, Live-in Care, Day Care, Extra Care, and Specialist Care services across Hampshire. Our mission is to empower people to live their best lives through compassionate, professional, and personalised support. Important Information

• *Female (Genuine Occupational Requirement Equality Act 2010)
• Enhanced DBS check required (provided by SCA)
• Applicants must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK (No CoS available)
• Candidates must live within the local area

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion SCA Care is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and guarantee an interview to applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria. Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within one week, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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