Advance Housing and Support
Support Worker
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Support Worker
Position: Support Worker
Location: Sarisbury, SO31
Salary: £20,846.92 per annum (£13.33/hour)
Hours: 30 contracted hours per week (Mon-Sun, including weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Job Ref: 5117
About the Role
Are you caring, fun, and up for a new challenge? Would you like to make a real difference every day in a career that keeps you engaged with no two days the same?
Advance needs Support Workers in Sarisbury (SO31) to deliver personalised, high-quality support to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, or mental health conditions. Our mission is to help them live the lives they choose.
While we regret that Advance can’t accept sponsorship requirements, we do offer:
- A rewarding career with meaningful impact on people’s lives
- Flexible working options
- Comprehensive training and support
- Exceptional career progression opportunities — many of our Support Workers have moved into management roles
- A supportive, inclusive environment with diverse career pathways
You’ll be required to have a full UK driving licence as our customer uses their own vehicle for community access.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with personal care and hygiene (when required)
- AdminISTERING medication (when required)
- Support with meal preparation and cooking
- AccompANYING customers to medical appointments
- Ensuring participation in social activities and hobbies
- Developing independent daily living skills
- Helping with domestic duties (cleaning, laundry)
- Maintaining accurate care records and updating care plans
- Keeping up-to-date with training and CPD policies
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No prior care experience is necessary — what truly matters is your:
- Values-based approach to empowering individuals with disabilities
- Passion for making a difference
- Career-long commitment to continuous learning
Essential Requirements:
- Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence (necessary for flexibility)
- Strong communication skills to connect with diverse adults
- Ability to write comprehensive care records with precision
- Capacity to work alternate weekends, shifts between 7AM and 10:30PM
- Adherence to procedures, risk assessments, and support plans
- Minimum Level 2 English (literacy and numeracy)
- Willingness and ability to complete the Care Certificate
For further information, please contact: Kelly Brimble (Support Worker Recryetter) 📞 07801 459698 📧 Kelly.Brimble@advanceuk.org (Monday–Friday, 9AM–5PM)
About the Organisation
Advance is a not-for-profit social enterprise specialising in housing and support services for individuals living with disabilities or mental health conditions. We champion a human-centred mission to empower people to achieve their personal aspirations safely and authentically.
Our Core Commitments:
- "Transform lives" by providing high-quality, individually tailored support.
- Foster an inclusive, diverse workplace with meaningful development opportunities.
- Celebrate and listen to the voices of service users.
- Embrace sustainability and innovation in delivering outstanding care.
We operate under Regulator of Social Housing and Care Quality Commission regulations and prioritise safeguarding best practices.
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Benefits of Working at Advance
We invest in our staff’s well-being and future, offering:
- Flexible working (to accommodate personal and professional needs)
- Paid mileage and travel time for duty periods
- Paid annual leave (25-30 days + pro-rata bank holidays)
- Sector-specific career pathway coaching and qualifications
- Access to Perks at Work (discounts on retail, cinemas, shopping etc.)
- Long-serving pay increments (£100 increments)
- Golden Hello or peer referrals (£500 restructured as amenity credits)
- Employee Pension Scheme with matched contributions (above statutory minimum)
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Free Enhanced DBS checks
- Support to achieve formal qualifications or leadership training
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a fundamental priority at Advance. We uphold principles of transparency, advocacy, and accountability across all areas of our work.
- Concerns about safeguarding must be handled sensitively and resolutely.
- Everyone at Advance has a shared responsibility in fostering a safe environment.
If you have any concerns about the well-being of customers or colleagues, please contact: 📧 Ryan.Brummitt@advanceuk.org (Executive Director of Support)
We put trust and protection at the heart of everything we do.
Apply now! Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this opportunity once sufficient applications are received.
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