Job Description

Female Specialist Care Support Worker

Location: Winchester Service: Specialist Care

Shifts Available:

• 01: Saturday long day (07:00–22:00) + Sunday mornings + additional annual leave cover
• 02: Monday, Wednesday & Friday (07:00–17:00)

We are looking for compassionate, reliable, and experienced Female Support Workers to join our Specialist Care team in Winchester.

In this rewarding role, you will provide person-centred care to young adults with complex needs, supporting them to lead independent, fulfilling, and meaningful lives.

If you’re passionate about making a genuine impact and enjoy varied, hands-on work, we’d love to hear from you.

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

About the Role

As a Specialist Care Support Worker, you will support individuals with their social, emotional, and physical wellbeing, promoting independence and inclusion in line with SCA Care’s values.

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
• Working in environments where pets (including dogs) may be present

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• 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
• Comfortable working in homes with pets
• A full UK driving licence holder (essential)

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay: £13.00 – £14.75 per hour
• 6 weeks paid annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Guaranteed hour contracts available
• Paid training time (National Living Wage)
• Free QCF / Care qualifications (with pay enhancements above Level 2)
• Free branded uniform and lanyard
• Blue Light Card – national retail & online discounts
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Career development & progression opportunities

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.