# Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Agincare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/d9dcbfe1-2c2c-4f93-9a30-dc2d29df2165 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker/d9dcbfe1-2c2c-4f93-9a30-dc2d29df2165.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Agincare - **Town:** Weymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.50 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T08:17:39.440Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0014-26-1081?employerCode=L0014 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1522420838&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you ready to make a real difference in someones life?Were looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team, supporting a young adult living just outside Dorchester. Youll be providing 1:1 community-based support helping them take part in meaningful activities, stay active, and grow in confidence.This is a fun and rewarding role where your relationship with the person you support really matters.About the person youll be supporting: They are a sociable and friendly person in their early twenties who thrives on routine, humour, and connection. They enjoy spending time outdoors, all things gardening, music, festivals, swimming, and trying new foods. They are also keen to build up their volunteering and community involvement. Theyre happiest when outside in nature, doing things they enjoy, they need support to safely access these opportunities whilst developing their independence. This individual responds well to upbeat, calm support workers who are patient, observant, and fun to be around. Having the same people around regularly helps them feel safe and supported. ### Main duties of the job The role involves providing community-based support to help a young adult partake in meaningful activities and grow in confidence. The individual enjoys the outdoors, gardening, music, festivals, swimming, and trying new foods. They need support to safely access these opportunities and develop their independence. The role requires a positive, patient, and observant approach, with the ability to follow detailed routines and care plans. Experience with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. Emphasis is placed on regular, consistent support to help the individual feel safe and secure. ### About us Agincare is a growing, family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members. As one of the UKs largest care providers, it offers a wide range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. It is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and supports the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and military members. All services are regulated by the CQC, and Agincare prides itself on being an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. ### Details - Date posted: 02 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.50 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1522420838 - Job locations: Enable, Frampton, DT2 9NH, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Are you ready to make a real difference in someones life? Were looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team, supporting a young adult living just outside Dorchester.Youll be providing 1:1 community-based support helping them take part in meaningful activities, stay active, and grow in confidence.This is a fun and rewarding role where your relationship with the person you support really matters. About the person youll be supporting: They are a sociable and friendly person in their early twenties who thrives on routine, humour, and connection. They enjoy spending time outdoors, all things gardening, music, festivals, swimming, and trying new foods. They are also keen to build up their volunteering and community involvement.Theyre happiest when outside in nature, doing things they enjoy, they need support to safely access these opportunities whilst developing their independence. This individual responds well to upbeat, calm support workers who are patient, observant, and fun to be around. Having the same people around regularly helps them feel safe and supported. Where youll be working: - Dorchester and surrounding areas - Shift patterns are 09:00-15:00, Monday Friday. - This is a community-based support role with no personal care required. Youll be accompanying them to activities, clubs, appointments, and volunteering roles. - As this is a 1:1 support role, a driver with access to your own car is essential Please note: This role involves full personal care, meal preparation, and following detailed routines. What youll get with Agincare: - £13.50 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) What we need from you: - 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 license is desirable but not essential What your role will include: - 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 throughout the day or night - Monitoring safety and wellbeing - Recording daily notes accurately and reporting any concerns promptly About Agincare: Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers Join Us at Our Recruitment Open Day 1st July at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. Thinking about a career as a Support Worker?Come along to our Recruitment Open Day on Tuesday 1st July, 10:00 am 2:00 pm at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester - High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF Meet one of our amazing Support Workers and a person we support and discover how rewarding a career in supported living can be.Learn more about the role, ask questions, take part in on-the-day interviews and find out how you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or carer or looking for a new and rewarding career, we'd love to meet you.No need to book, just come along! ## Job Details Are you ready to make a real difference in someones life?Were looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team, supporting a young adult living just outside Dorchester. Youll be providing 1:1 community-based support helping them take part in meaningful activities, stay active, and grow in confidence.This is a fun and rewarding role where your relationship with the person you support really matters.About the person youll be supporting: They are a sociable and friendly person in their early twenties who thrives on routine, humour, and connection. They enjoy spending time outdoors, all things gardening, music, festivals, swimming, and trying new foods. They are also keen to build up their volunteering and community involvement. Theyre happiest when outside in nature, doing things they enjoy, they need support to safely access these opportunities whilst developing their independence. This individual responds well to upbeat, calm support workers who are patient, observant, and fun to be around. Having the same people around regularly helps them feel safe and supported. ## Job Description The role involves providing community-based support to help a young adult partake in meaningful activities and grow in confidence. The individual enjoys the outdoors, gardening, music, festivals, swimming, and trying new foods. They need support to safely access these opportunities and develop their independence. The role requires a positive, patient, and observant approach, with the ability to follow detailed routines and care plans. Experience with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. Emphasis is placed on regular, consistent support to help the individual feel safe and secure. ## Responsibilities Package Description: Are you ready to make a real difference in someones life? Were looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to join our Dorset Outreach team, supporting a young adult living just outside Dorchester.Youll be providing 1:1 community-based support helping them take part in meaningful activities, stay active, and grow in confidence.This is a fun and rewarding role where your relationship with the person you support really matters. About the person youll be supporting: They are a sociable and friendly person in their early twenties who thrives on routine, humour, and connection. They enjoy spending time outdoors, all things gardening, music, festivals, swimming, and trying new foods. They are also keen to build up their volunteering and community involvement.Theyre happiest when outside in nature, doing things they enjoy, they need support to safely access these opportunities whilst developing their independence. This individual responds well to upbeat, calm support workers who are patient, observant, and fun to be around. Having the same people around regularly helps them feel safe and supported. Where youll be working: Dorchester and surrounding areas Shift patterns are 09:00-15:00, Monday Friday. This is a community-based support role with no personal care required. Youll be accompanying them to activities, clubs, appointments, and volunteering roles. As this is a 1:1 support role, a driver with access to your own car is essential Please note: This role involves full personal care, meal preparation, and following detailed routines. What youll get with Agincare: £13.50 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) What we need from you: 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 license is desirable but not essential What your role will include: 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 throughout the day or night Monitoring safety and wellbeing Recording daily notes accurately and reporting any concerns promptly About Agincare: Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers Join Us at Our Recruitment Open Day 1st July at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. Thinking about a career as a Support Worker?Come along to our Recruitment Open Day on Tuesday 1st July, 10:00 am 2:00 pm at the Corn Exchange, Dorchester - High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF Meet one of our amazing Support Workers and a person we support and discover how rewarding a career in supported living can be.Learn more about the role, ask questions, take part in on-the-day interviews and find out how you can make a real difference in people's lives. Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or carer or looking for a new and rewarding career, we'd love to meet you.No need to book, just come along! ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - A calm, patient, and observant approach with a reassuring presence. Ability to follow clear routines and care plans in detail. Experience in supporting people with learning disabilities is desirable but not essential. Willingness to work in partnership with family and colleagues for consistency. A full clear driving license is desirable but not essential. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.