Support Worker, Healthcare Nursing

This is a Support Worker role to provide 1:1 support to a young adult with complex needs in their own home. The role involves personal care, meal preparation, and following detailed routines to help the individual live safely, happily, and with as much independence as possible. The job is located in Sturminster Newton and offers both day and waking night shifts.

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing 1:1 support to a young adult with complex needs in their own home. This will involve assisting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, dressing, toileting, preparing safe and nutritious meals, supporting them out in the community, and providing reassurance, structure, and positive engagement throughout the day or night.

You will need to be calm, patient, and observant, able to build trust over time, and willing to work in partnership with the individual's family and colleagues to ensure consistency of care. Experience supporting people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Agincare 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, with over 100 locations across England including care 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.

All of their care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and they welcome applications from all.

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This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy. Are you ready to make a real difference in someone's life?

You are looking for caring and reliable Support Workers to join a small, dedicated team supporting a young adult with complex needs in their own home. You'll be providing 1:1 support to help them live safely, happily, and with as much independence as possible, both at home and out in the community. We have both day and waking night shifts available.

They are a friendly and sociable person who enjoys being around familiar people, sensory activities, going for walks, spending time outdoors, and exploring the local area. They thrive on routine and feel safest when supported by people who understand them well. Communication is non‑verbal, using body language and sounds, so being observant and taking the time to get to know them is essential.

They are happiest when life is predictable and when their support team works together to keep them safe, comfortable, and engaged.

• Sturminster Newton
• Day shifts – 3 pm–10 pm (Monday–Friday)
• Waking night shifts – 10 pm–9.30 am
• Shift times can be adjusted based on applicant availability

• £13.00 per hour
• Refer a friend bonus – earn up to £1,000*
• Career development opportunities
• Fully funded training and apprenticeships
• Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants)
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 advice and wellbeing support)

• A calm, patient, and observant approach
• A reassuring presence who can build trust over time
• Ability to follow clear routines and care plans in detail
• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential – full training provided
• Willingness to work in partnership with family and colleagues to ensure consistency
• For day shifts, a full clear driving licence is desirable but not essential

• Supporting with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, dressing, and toileting
• Preparing safe, nutritious meals in line with dietary needs
• Support out in the community
• Providing reassurance, structure, and positive engagement…