Job Introduction

Location: Gillingham, United Kingdom (Dorset Outreach Team)
Closing Date: 8 August 2026
Job Reference: agincare/TP/488907/12185

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life? We’re looking for a caring, reliable, and empathetic Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team in Gillingham. This is your opportunity to support a remarkable woman in her 50s living with autism, a learning disability, and epilepsy as she builds a happy, fulfilling life in her own home.

This is a 2:1 support package where you will work closely as part of a small, consistent team to build trust and encourage her to reconnect with things she loves, such as beach walks, drives, and lunches out at her own pace.

Salary & Key Details

Salary: £13.50 per hour
Contract Type: Full Time
Job Category: Care & Support

What We Offer

Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £1,000*.
Full training and ongoing support.
Opportunities for career progression.
Blue Light Card (discounts in shops and restaurants).
Company pension scheme.
Job security and flexible working within a caring, collaborative culture.

Your Role as a Support Worker

Trust & Confidence: Support confidence and trust-building journeys, helping Susan feel safe in new or unfamiliar situations.
Activities & Hobbies: Encourage activities she enjoys, including music, TV, drives, and beach walks.
Communication: Communicate clearly in her preferred style (utilizing gestures, facial expressions, and writing).
Daily Care: Provide personal care and daily living support while promoting independence and wellbeing in a respectful, person-centred way.
Documentation: Follow support plans with care and accuracy, keeping detailed records and raising any concerns promptly.

What We’re Looking For

Experience: Experience with learning disabilities and complex needs is desirable, but not essential.
Approach: A calm, patient, and thoughtful approach with a willingness to learn and work closely with a tight-knit team.
Skills: Ability to follow detailed plans and communication strategies with consistency.
Requirements: A full UK driving licence and a minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK.