Support Worker in Southampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED THU 16 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 16 October 2025 Salary: £12.76 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 15 November 2025 Location: Southampton, SO16 8AD Remote working: On-site only Company: Dimensions Job type: Permanent Job reference: Dim/22753 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker - Make Every Day Meaningful Location: Southampton | Hours: Full-time | Shifts: Varied, including sleep-ins and alternate weekends Full UK Drivers Licence is essential for this role, as you will be required to drive mobility vehicles Are you ready to turn everyday moments into extraordinary memories? Join our vibrant team in Southampton, where you'll support six incredible individuals (1 male and 5 females) in their shared home. From sailing adventures to sizzling summer BBQs, this is a role where compassion meets celebration. What You'll Be Doing You'll be helping the people we support live life to the fullest, including: - Going out for lunch and shopping trips - Cinema outings and virtual events - Sailing and attending day services - Celebrating birthdays, Easter, Halloween, and more - Cooking, baking, picnics, and summer BBQs - Enjoying musical events and community activities - Daily Support Includes - Personal care (bathing, toileting, PEG support) - Household tasks and food shopping - Attending health appointments - Moving and handling (wheelchairs and hoists) - Supporting individuals with epilepsy, limited communication, loss of sight, and learning disabilities Why Join Us? - A warm, supportive team environment - Comprehensive training and development - Opportunities to make a real difference every single day Shift Patterns Shifts vary weekly and will be discussed at interview. Examples include: 7am - 3pm 2pm - 10pm Alternate weekends and sleep-ins For further information, please contact Brenda on . Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are members of the Great Places To Work programme 2. Applications will be shortlisted on receipt and interviews will be held until the post is filled. Your rewards A full list of rewards can be found in the job description attached 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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