Extra Care Support Worker

Job description

Female* Extra Care Support WorkerLocation: Winfrid House, Totton, SO40
Job Type: Part-time with weekend availability
Shifts Available: Days, Evenings, Long Days & Weekends
Salary: From £12.80 per hour

We are currently recruiting a part-time Support Worker/Care Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team at Winfrid House in Totton.
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 (07:00 to 21:00 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 independenceProvide personal care respectfully and assist with household tasksEncourage social inclusion and wellbeing activitiesBuild positive relationships through companionshipWork with healthcare professionals and support servicesMake a real difference every dayAbout 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southampton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

18-06-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English