Join Our Team – Support Workers Wanted!
Southampton City Council – Respite Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities
Based in Southampton. Part‑time & Sessional Roles Available.
We’re looking for dynamic, compassionate, and forward‑thinking Support Workers to join our Respite Service – part of our Directly Delivered Services (DDS). This is an opportunity to be part of a team reshaping adult social care in Southampton, focusing on person‑centred, strengths‑based support for adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity and complex needs. The service is CQC‑registered and committed to high‑quality care.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your role will be based at Kentish Road Respite Service, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and neurodiversity. The service provides respite care within a care home environment, ensuring safe, comfortable support. You may also be asked to support across other service areas, so flexibility, adaptability and teamwork are essential.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
- Support individuals in everyday activities to build confidence and skills.
- Assist with personal care, medication and emotional wellbeing.
- Facilitate engagement with community activities and fulfilling experiences.
- Contribute to care plans, ensuring support is tailored to each person.
- Keep clear records and communicate effectively with families and colleagues.
- Work as part of a team that embraces change, growth and new ideas.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience, or lived experience, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs.
- A Level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate (or willingness to work towards it).
- Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and commitment to equality and inclusion.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, split shifts and lone working when needed.
Benefits
- Part‑time and sessional roles available to suit different lifestyles and commitments.
- Clear development pathways and opportunities for growth.
- Supportive environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution.
- Death in service benefit of 3× salary and optional salary‑sacrifice shared‑cost AVC.
- Generous holiday (25–31 days, role dependent).
- Flexible working options (role dependent).
- Family‑friendly policies: Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for dependents.
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring.
- Health and wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and a variety of staff networks.
- Veteran‑friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Retail discounts and savings via the Southampton City Council benefits platform.
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres.
- Sustainable travel benefits: low‑emission car scheme, cycle‑to‑work, season‑ticket loans.
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave.
Salary
Salary band: £26,402 – £28,207. Starting salary: £26,402 with annual progression through the salary bands.
How to Apply
Ready to be part of something meaningful? Apply now and help us build a service that puts people first.
Contact Details for Informal Discussion
Amie Peters, Quality & Operations Lead – amie.peters@southampton.gov.uk
Recruitment Contact Details
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.ukTel: 023 8083 4033
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