Support Worker in Waterlooville, United Kingdom

Location: Petersfield, Havant, Waterlooville, north Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Postcode areas: GU32 and PO9
Job type: Temporary agency work – flexible shifts

Personnel Recruitment is recruiting experienced Support Workers to join our temporary staffing bank across Petersfield, Havant and Waterlooville.

The role involves providing individualised support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, mental-health needs and associated complex needs.

You may be required to:

• Provide personal care and medication support
• Assist with cooking, shopping and household tasks
• Encourage independence and the development of life skills
• Support hobbies, appointments and community activities
• Follow individual support plans
• Respond safely and calmly to challenging situations

We are looking for compassionate and proactive Support Workers who genuinely enjoy helping people achieve their goals. You should be reliable, adaptable and comfortable working across different services.

Recent professional support-work or care experience is required. A Health and Social Care qualification and experience with positive behaviour support are desirable.

Day, evening, weekend, sleep-in and waking-night assignments may be available.

A driving licence and access to transport are strongly preferred because some services are outside major town centres.

Applicants will require an enhanced DBS, satisfactory references, current mandatory training and the right to work in the UK.