Female* Specialist Care Support Worker
Location: Winchester
Service: Specialist Care
Shifts Available:
- Saturday long day (07:00–22:00)
- Sunday morning (07:00 to 14:00)
- Additional hours available on a bank basis.
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Female Support Worker to join our Specialist Care team in Winchester.
In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred care to a young adult with complex needs, supporting them to lead independent, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.
If you’re passionate about making a genuine impact and enjoy varied, hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive pay: £13.00 – £14.75 per hour
- 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
About the Role
A rewarding role supporting an adult woman living independently in her own bungalow with 24-hour 2:1 support. She enjoys an active and engaging routine, including puzzles, games, walks, outings, and her favourite films and TV shows. She has a close relationship with her family and benefits from reassurance and positive redirection. This role would suit someone patient, proactive, and enthusiastic, who can provide meaningful engagement and create a positive, supportive environment.
No two days are the same – your role will include:
- Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks
- Assisting with cooking, cleaning, and household duties
- Supporting attendance at appointments and community activities
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and emotional wellbeing
- Supporting hobbies and interests (e.g. cooking, arts & crafts, music, gaming, dancing)
- Working with individuals with autism, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and complex care needs
- Using positive behaviour support and de-escalation techniques
- Working in environments where pets (including dogs) may be present
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs
- Calm, resilient, and confident in challenging situations
- Passionate about person-centred care
- Supportive of independence and personal development
- Willing to learn and develop professionally
- Comfortable working in homes with pets
- A full UK driving licence holder (essential)
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
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* Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Equality Act 2010)
- Enhanced DBS check required (provided by SCA)
- Applicants must be UK residents with the right to work in the UK (CoS not available)
- Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence
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.
