Support Worker in Southampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd rL5y4Qbzz

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Hours: Full time Closing date: 28 November 2025 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, so155ny Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd Job type: Temporary Job reference: SH-SW-Soton_1761757578 Apply for this job Summary Support Workers - Supported Living (Southampton) Empowering Young Adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you have the compassion, patience, and commitment to help young adults live life to the fullest? We're looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our friendly team in Southampton , providing high-quality care and support to young adults in a supported living environment. About the Role As a Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in empowering individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Your day-to-day work may include: Providing personal care and emotional support Encouraging skill-building and independence Supporting with daily routines, activities, and community involvement Working collaboratively with families and professionals What We're Looking For A caring and compassionate attitude Good communication and teamwork skills Reliability and a positive approach Experience in care or support work is desirable but not essential - full training is provided Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and evenings What We Offer Competitive pay rates Full training and ongoing professional development Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications (e.g. NVQs in Health & Social Care) Supportive management and a great team environment Rewarding work where no two days are the same Location Southampton - easily accessible by public transport and close to local amenities. If you're ready to make a genuine difference and help young adults achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey in care. 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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