Female* Extra Care Support Worker
Location: 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 (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.
