Hampshire County Council

Support Worker (Adults) HCC621417

The closing date is 18 September 2025

Job summary

Were privileged to work with some amazing people here at Newcroft, our respite service for adults with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities and additional needs.

As a Residential Services Support Officer, youll provide personalised support, helping individuals take part in a variety of meaningful activities during their stay. We aim to make our short stay breaks feel like a holiday, offering fulfilling experiences both in the community and within our safe, comfortable environment. Our service is based in an impressive, modern, purpose-built building and youll receive comprehensive induction and training, so you can become a confident and valued member of our friendly and supportive team.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver Exceptional Care: Be at the heart of providing the best physical and emotional care, ensuring our Service Users feel safe, comfortable and valued. You'll proactively observe and assess their health and well-being, acting quickly to support their needs.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Work with families, carers, colleagues and other professionals to create and carry out personalised care plans. Your input will be important in shaping the support we offer, ensuring it aligns with the individual goals and wishes of each Service User.
  • Communicate and Document: As shift leader, youll keep the lines of communication open and maintain detailed records that reflect the progress and needs of our Service Users. Your reports and case records will be vital in delivering consistent, high-quality care and ensuring everyone is on the same page.

What were looking for:

  • An understanding of the needs of the client group and have experience working with them to achieve independence.
  • Able to demonstrate the core values of patience, empathy and compassion.
  • A team player with strong collaborative skills.
  • Excellent communication skills for building positive relationshipswith a diverse range of people, including clients, their families, carers, professionals and colleagues.

  • Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information.

About us

  • Comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training.
  • Great satisfaction from supporting people to get the most out of their stay.
  • Commitment to personal development, including support for QCF training.
  • Preparation for future senior-level opportunities.
  • Extensive benefits package.

As this is a 24/7 service, youll be required to work a 4-week flexible shift pattern to respond to the demands of the service. Your working pattern will include working every other weekend and a variety of shifts including early, late, sleep-in shifts and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,780 to £30,564 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0017-25-0010

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Newcroft Respite Service

Locks Heath

SO31 6PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,780 to £30,564 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0017-25-0010

Job locations

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB


Newcroft Respite Service

Locks Heath

SO31 6PJ


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