Support Worker in Dorchester inDorchester PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.5 per hour
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Agincare Group r539rIhhc
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: November 2025 Salary: £12.5 per hour Additional salary information: Competitive Hours: Full time Closing date: 02 December 2025 Location: Dorchester, DT1 1ZL Company: Agincare Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: agincare/TP/67897/1Apply for this job Summary Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services. You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs. Where you’ll be working: Elizabeth Court - Dorchester This is a 16 bed supported living service in the centre of Dorchester close to all local amenities and transport links, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. Offering supporting living, encouraging and enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and accessing the local community & facilities. We are looking for support workers to join our amazing team, to continue delivering outstanding outcomes As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy: • £12.50 per hour • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500 • Outstanding career development • Fully funded training and career development • Blue Light card discount package • Company pension scheme What is required from you? • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support. As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following; Encouraging– people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence. Supporting – Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting. Communicating- effectively communicate using people’s chosen methods Engaging- promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life Specialising- supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches Recording- keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management Team player – Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative. 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. ELZEN
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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