Job summary
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: Furlong Close- Rowde - Devizes This is a unique service within Wiltshire offering supporting living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community. This role involves supporting an individual who may present behaviours that can challenge, often linked to communication needs, learning disabilities, autism, or mental health conditions. The focus is on delivering person-centred, proactive support that promotes independence, safety, and emotional wellbeing. We are looking for experienc
Main duties of the job
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? You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs. This role involves supporting individuals who may present challenging behaviours due to communication, learning, or mental health conditions. The role focuses on delivering person-centred, proactive support promoting independence, safety, and emotional wellbeing. The location at Furlong Close- Rowde, Devizes offers supported living services that enable individuals to live as independently as possible within their homes and community. Strong communication skills, including non-verbal methods, are essential, as is the commitment to safeguarding, dignity, and person-centred care. A calm, resilient, and patient approach is required.
About us
Agincare is a family run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, it is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to grow with over 100 locations across England. These include care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, and supported living properties. Agincare is a signatory of the Carer Leaver Covenant, committed to supporting care leavers to live independently and offers guaranteed interviews or informal career discussions to them. All services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and they emphasize equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all sectors of society.
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.20 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1528568354
- Job locations: Enable, Rowde, SN10 2TQ, United Kingdom
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:
Furlong Close- Rowde - Devizes
This is a unique service within Wiltshire offering supporting living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community.
This role involves supporting an individual who may present behaviours that can challenge, often linked to communication needs, learning disabilities, autism, or mental health conditions.The focus is on delivering person-centred, proactive support that promotes independence, safety, and emotional wellbeing.We are looking for experienced support workers to support individuals with complex behaviours, or a strong willingness to develop in this area. A calm, resilient, and patient approach, with the ability to work under pressure.Strong communication skills, including non-verbal and alternative communication methods and commitment to safeguarding, dignity, and person-centred care.
As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:
- £13.20 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
- Full Time & Part Time positions available also bank roles
What is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
How we achieve our outcomes with the people wesupport.
As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;
Encouraging people to play active roles 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 we support to enhance their quality of life
Specialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
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 and supporting people 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
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
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