At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young individuals with complex needs and promote their independence daily.
- Company: Agincare, a family-run business dedicated to caring for people since 1986.
- Benefits: Earn up to £500 for referrals, fully funded training, and a company pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours, working 5 hours a day, Monday to Saturday.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: Compassionate individuals with a willingness to learn; experience with disabilities is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 26208 - 32032 £ per year.
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? We’re looking for compassionate, reliable, and values-driven individuals to join our Dorset Outreach team in Weymouth. This isn’t just a role—it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful one-to-one relationship, support independence, and make a real difference every single day.
You’ll be supporting a remarkable gentleman living with Huntington’s disease, helping him to stay active, engaged, and independent in the ways that matter most to him. This is a highly personalised support package, delivered consistently by a small, trusted team who value respect, dignity, and genuine human connection.
About the Person You’ll Support
The gentleman you’ll be supporting lives independently in Weymouth and has a rich range of interests, passions, and life experiences. He values clear, confident verbal communication and benefits from calm, thoughtful support that respects his pace and preferences. His support is centred around maintaining independence, wellbeing, and enjoyment of life, with activities tailored to what he enjoys most, including fishing, running, walking, staying active, arts & crafts, and attending clubs. His support is provided on a 1:1 basis, allowing you to build a strong, positive working relationship focused on trust, consistency, and understanding.
As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy:
- Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500*
- Fully funded training and career development
- Company pension scheme
What is required from you?
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
- Encouraging activities he enjoys
- Promoting independence and wellbeing in a respectful, person-centred way
- Experience with learning disabilities and complex needs (desirable, not essential)
- willingness to learn and work closely with a tight-knit team
- A Full UK driving Licence
- Working 5 hours a day Monday to Saturday, 9am-2pm, flexibility on occasions.
How we achieve our outcomes with the people we support:
- 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 people’s 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
We’re a family-run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s 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.
Support Worker in Weymouth employer: Agincare Group
At Dunboyne Court, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture where every Care Assistant is valued for their contributions. Our team enjoys flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and opportunities for personal growth, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Join us in creating a warm and caring environment that fosters both professional development and genuine connections.
