Support Worker

Job summary

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: Chard - Sommerset This is a unique service within Chard offering supporting living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community. We are looking for Bank Support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes. 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 What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work We have Bank positions available How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.

Main duties of the job

As a Support Worker at Enable, based in Chard, you'll be responsible for making a difference in the lives of young individuals with complex support needs. The role involves supporting people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health conditions, and complex needs. You will work in a supported living environment aimed at helping individuals live independently within their own homes and the local community. Your responsibilities will include encouraging community involvement, supporting daily activities such as social interactions, personal care, meal planning, and budgeting, as well as effective communication using preferred methods. The job also involves promoting positive behavioral support approaches, maintaining accurate records, and reporting any changes in service users' health or circumstances. Teamwork and individual initiative are crucial for the role.

About us

Agincare is a family-run business specializing in care and support services since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, it is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to expand. The company operates over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers, offering them guaranteed interviews or informal career discussions. The company ensures all services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and promotes equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

Details

• Date posted: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.20 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1529712573
• Job locations: Enable, Chard, TA20 1LJ, 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:

Chard - Sommerset

This is a unique service within Chard offering supporting living, enabling people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and local community.

We are looking for Bank Support workers to join our amazing team, and to continue delivering outstanding outcomes.

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

What is required from you?

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work

We have Bank positions available

How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support.

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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