Specialist Care Support Worker Winchester

Job description

Female* Specialist Care Support Worker

Location: Winchester Service: Specialist Care

Shifts Available:

• Weekdays and Weekends (7am - 2pm / 2pm - 10 pm)
• Waking nights (8pm - 7am / 10pm - 7am)
• Additional hours available on an overtime 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 youre passionate about making a genuine impact and enjoy varied, hands-on work, wed love to hear from you.

Please note: A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay: £13.20 £14.75 per hour
• 6 weeks paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Paid training time (National Living Wage)
• Free QCF / Care qualifications (with pay enhancements above Level 2)
• Blue Light Card national retail & online discounts
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Career development & progression opportunities
• Contracted, Zero or Guaranteed hours contracts available

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

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A female support worker
• 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
• 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

• * 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Winchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £13.00 and £14.00 Per Hour

Published at

21-09-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

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