Company Overview
Care Opportunities Ltd is a leading Supported Living provider in the South, rated Outstanding by the CQC. We support adults with intellectual disabilities to live fulfilling lives, make their own choices and build greater independence.
We are looking for caring, positive and dependable people to join our team as Support Workers.
As a Support Worker, you will build meaningful relationships, help the people we support achieve things they may never have thought possible, and know that your work genuinely matters.
Right to Work in the UK
You must have the legal right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. Please note that Care Opportunities Ltd is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.
Working Hours
40 hours per week + separately paid sleep shifts, with overtime available.
Flexible colleagues can take on additional hours across the service in Basingstoke and Camberley. This role is ideal for those looking for guaranteed hours and strong additional earning potential.
About the Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting with daily living tasks such as cooking, shopping and housework.
- Assisting with personal care, medication and health-related needs.
- Following individual support plans that promote choice, dignity and independence.
- Supporting people to participate in social activities and community outings.
- Keeping accurate records and reporting any concerns promptly.
- Maintaining a safe, positive and supportive environment.
About You
We are looking for people who are:
- Caring, patient and approachable.
- Confident communicators who can build supportive relationships.
- Willing to learn and adapt to changing needs.
- Comfortable working as part of a team.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Committed to person-centred support, dignity, respect, kindness and inclusion, valuing differences in disability, religion, culture and background.
You must have:
- The legal right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this role).
- The ability to commit to 40 hours per week.
- The flexibility to undertake sleep shifts as part of the role.
- A willingness to support with the practical, day-to-day needs of the people we support.
- The ability to complete an Enhanced DBS check and required pre-employment checks.
Previous experience in care is an advantage but not essential. Full training is provided.
A full UK driving licence is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
- Full training and ongoing support
- Care Certificate and funded NVQ qualifications
- Employee mentoring programme
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
- Employee referral programme
Equality, DBS & Safeguarding
Some vacancies may be advertised for a specific gender where this is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with Schedule 9, paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Care Opportunities Ltd is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people regardless of age, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, disability, marriage or civil partnership status.
A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent employment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks.
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work 40 hours per week on a full-time basis?
- Are you able to undertake occasional sleep shifts as part of your working pattern?
- Do you require visa sponsorship for your legal right to work in the UK?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
