Support Worker, Southampton City Council – Visa Sponsorship Available

Licensed visa sponsor — Southampton City Council is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply. Check any employer on our sponsor list

Southampton City Council is actively seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Southampton. This full‑time role is ideal for skilled care professionals, including Nigerians and other African immigrants requiring a UK work visa, as visa sponsorship is explicitly available. Offering a competitive salary of £27,273 – £29,138 per annum, this position also comes with an excellent local government pension, making it a highly attractive opportunity.

Job Description

As a Support Worker with Southampton Day Services, you will play a crucial role in empowering adults with learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity, and complex needs to lead fulfilling and inclusive lives. This dynamic position involves working alongside individuals to foster independence, enhance communication and life skills, build confidence, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

Your daily responsibilities will span supporting engagement in various activities and opportunities within both community and building‑based settings. You will be expected to provide person‑centred, strengths‑based support, create opportunities for learning and social connection, and respond creatively to diverse communication styles and complex support needs, all while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional practice.

Requirements

A strong commitment to person‑centred practice, safeguarding, and equality.

• Experience or lived experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity, or complex needs.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to adapt your approach to individual needs.
• The ability to work positively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Creativity and enthusiasm for developing meaningful opportunities.
• Flexibility to work across community and building‑based services in Southampton.
• Possession of a Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate, or willingness to work towards this qualification.
• Eligibility to work in the UK, with visa sponsorship available for international applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa.

Benefits

• Excellent local government pension with a 15.2% employer contribution.
• Generous holiday allowance of 25–34 days, based on role and service.
• Flexible working options (role‑dependent) and family‑friendly policies.
• Access to comprehensive training, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is AVAILABLE for this Support Worker position. Foreigners, including non‑UK residents who require a UK work visa, are explicitly encouraged to apply. If your immigration status is complex or borderline, it is advisable to clearly state your current situation in your application or reach out to the recruitment contact for clarification before applying.