Support Worker in Eastleigh inEastleigh PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.76 per hour
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Dimensions rCTKXuNNS
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: £12.76 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 14 November 2025 Location: Eastleigh, SO50 6FG Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: Dim/22741 Apply for this job Summary Support Workers Location: Eastleigh 37.5 hours a week including 2 sleep ins (alternate weekends) Full UK Driving Licence and own car is essential Dimensions is an award winning, life changing, not-for-profit charity which promotes independence for every individual. We support people with learning disabilities and autism, behaviours of distress, personal care, epilepsy, complex needs and much more. We are looking for Support workers to join our amazing team we already have in place to work alongside a gentleman with autism and learning difficulties who does not communicate with words. He lives in a supported living home based in Eastleigh. This gentleman loves to be out and about, going on long walks, meals, bowling and exploring the local area. So if you like being active in your day to day and would like to make a meaningful contribution to this gentleman's life, then this role could be the perfect fit. The role: - Support with meal preparation - Support with shopping, housework including cleaning and laundry. - This gentleman is supported 1:1 at all times, so lone working is essential. - Supporting with medication - Supporting and encouraging to take part in activities they like and enjoy - Being pro-active and thinking outside the box Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2025. Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the posts are filled. Your rewards Dimensions are proud to be one of very few social care organisations that have been recognised by the Great Places to Work programme for the previous 6 years! We offer 30 days annual leave pro rata with the option to buy and sell leave. If you refer a friend to us and if they're successfully employed, you'll receive a £200 bonus. We offer paid training and options to further develop your career through funded accredited courses. Childcare vouchers, our Bike to Work scheme and discounts on meals, shopping, entertainment, and gym memberships are also available. We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday. Apply now - An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions. - We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce - As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees - As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on . - We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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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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