About the people you’ll be supporting: You’ll work across four different support packages, each for an individual with learning disabilities and/or autism. Each person has unique needs, preferences, and routines. Some enjoy active community days out, others prefer quieter home-based activities. Your role will be to help them live safe, happy, and meaningful lives, whilst ensuring their care is consistent, person-centred, and of the highest quality.
Where you’ll be working: You’ll be working across Shaftesbury, Gillingham, and Sturminster Newton, spending time in people’s homes, and out in the community. This is a full-time role where your week will be split between providing direct support on shift and also completing leadership and administrative tasks. Travel between locations is an essential part of the job, and mileage will be paid.
What you’ll get with Agincare:Up To £13.95 per hour
Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £500
35p per mile
Career development opportunities
Fully funded training and apprenticeships
Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
Company pension
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice and wellbeing support)
What is required from you:Full-time availability and flexibility to work across different packages
Proven experience in a senior support or team leader role
Confident in supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs
Full UK driving licence and own car (essential)
Good organisational skills and IT competence (Microsoft Office, care records)
Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (minimum) — ideally Level 3 or working towards it
A day in the life of a Senior Support Worker:Check in with teams across the service, ensuring shifts are running smoothly and everyone has what they need
Provide hands-on support, including personal care, meal preparation, and community activities
Review and update care plans, risk assessments, and other documentation
Liaise with families, professionals, and external agencies as needed
Mentor and guide new or existing staff, offering feedback and support
Step in to lead shifts where required to maintain quality and consistency of care
About AgincareWe’re a family-run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices.
Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
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Salary description
£13.95 - £13.95 per hour