Agincare

Support Worker

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

This role is an opportunity to work as a Support Worker for the company Enable, which is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for delivering positive, person-centered outcomes for individuals with complex support needs, including those with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health issues. The position is located in Southampton, and the company offers a competitive salary of £12.50 per hour, along with a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for encouraging the people you support to play active roles in their communities, promoting independence. You will assist with activities of daily living, such as social activities, personal care, meal planning and preparation, and budgeting. Effective communication using the individual's preferred methods will be a key part of your role, as will engaging and motivating the people you support to enhance their quality of life. You may also be required to provide positive behavioural support approaches. Accurate record-keeping and reporting changes in health or circumstances to management will also be important. The role requires a team player approach, as well as the ability to work independently.

About us

Enable is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, they are one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. They have over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare, the parent company of Enable, is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461136718

Job locations

Enable

Southampton

SO16 5SA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services.

You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs.

Where youll be working:

Southampton

We are looking for a compassionate Support Worker to offer a structured, inclusive support for our client who is non-verbal and communicates through gestures, expressions, and actions. Our client has a caring nature and thrives in environments where routine, structure, and kindness are valued.

We are looking forsupportworkers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.

As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:

£12.50 per hour

Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training and career development

Blue Light card discount package

Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
Day shifts
Night shifts
Full-time, part-time, and flexible contracts
Full UK Drivers Licence

How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.

As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;

Encouraging people to playactiveroles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.

Supporting Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.

Communicating- effectively communicate using peoples chosen methods

Engaging- promoting and motivating people wesupportto enhance their quality of life

Specialising -supportingpeople who may need positive behaviouralsupportapproaches

Recording- keeping accurate records &reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management

Team player Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.

About Agincare

Were a family run business thats been caring andsupportingpeople since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs 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.

*Subject to terms and conditions

CHELEN