Job description
Day & Night Support Workers Dorset We have multiple shifts across a number of locations including: BH20
DT9
DT11
DT1
BH21
DT4
£12.71 £15.62 per hour | Flexible Hours | Days & Nights | Full & Part Time
Hunts Recruitment is recruiting experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team, providing temporary and flexible support across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex.
Due to an increasing demand from the services we support, we have a wide range of day, night and weekend shifts available, with opportunities to work hours that fit around your existing commitments.
The Role You will work within a variety of residential and supported living services, supporting both children and adults with a range of needs, including:
Learning disabilities
Mental health needs
Children in care
Complex healthcare needs
Additional and behavioural support needs
Autism and associated needs
Assignments vary depending on your experience, location and availability, and our team will work with you to find services and shifts that are a good fit.
Please note: We do NOT provide domiciliary care or community home-care work. All of our Support Worker opportunities are within established residential, supported living and care settings.
Hours & Flexibility We can offer:
Day shifts
Waking night shifts
Weekend work
Full-time hours
Part-time hours
Flexible/ad-hoc shifts
Opportunities for regular ongoing work
Whether you're looking for additional shifts alongside another role or want agency work to be your main source of hours, we can discuss availability that works for you.
Pay & Benefits £12.71 £15.62 per hour, depending on the assignment, shift and applicable rate.
As a Hunts Recruitment Support Worker, you'll also receive:
Pension scheme
Annual leave entitlement
Free online training
Flexible working opportunities
A dedicated 1-to-1 consultant
24/7 support there is always someone at the end of the phone
Opportunities across a growing network of services
Variety of work across different care and support settings
Ongoing support from a friendly, experienced recruitment team
What We're Looking For
We're looking for reliable, caring and professional people who genuinely enjoy supporting others.
Previous experience within health and social care is preferred, particularly experience supporting children or adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, complex needs or behaviours that may challenge.
Some services require drivers due to their location, although we also have opportunities where driving is not essential.
Successful applicants will be subject to the relevant pre-employment and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS where required.
Join Hunts Recruitment Hunts Recruitment is a family-run recruitment agency specialising in Health, Social Care and Education. We pride ourselves on knowing our workers personally and providing genuine support throughout their time with us.
With demand continuing to grow across Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex, this is a great time to join our team!
Apply today to discuss the opportunities and shifts currently available in your area.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Sherborne
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 17-09-2026
- Profession type
- Counselling and Social Services
- 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
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