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Day Opportunities Support Worker (HCC Care YA) HCC624899

Hampshire County Council

Winchester, SO23 8UB · GOSPORT, PO12 3AU

Salary

£26,018 to £27,111

Contract

Fixed-Term

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

22 September 2026

21 days left

Job description

As a Day Opportunities Support Worker, you'll be supporting young adults with learning disabilities, each with their own unique needs, abilities and i...

  • Engage in fulfilling personalised activities: Support service users to take part in activities tailored to their individual physical, mental, social and emotional needs, such as sensory experiences, cooking, arts and crafts, gardening, bowling, trips to the cinema and sharing their hobbies.
  • Help with daily living activities: Support service users with eating, drinking, mobility, personal care and medication, ensuring everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
  • Provide tailored support: Support wheelchair users with moving and positioning activities, as well as supporting service users who present challenging behaviours through positive behaviour support, following robust induction and training.
  • Promote community involvement: Support service users in their involvement in local community projects, helping them to integrate and develop important social networks.
  • Build relationships: Establish positive connections with service users, celebrating their achievements and milestones.

We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us.

Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

  • Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our service users, knowing that you can create a lasting impact while building a great career
  • Career growth and development: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and your career
  • Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community
  • Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice
  • Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

For this role there is no requirement to work evenings, weekends, or bank holidays

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the closing date

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Care Assistant, Mental Health Support Worker, Community Support Worker, Home Carer, Disability Support Worker, Health Care Assistant, Activity Coordinator, Day Activities Coordinator, Day Service Facilitator, Day Opportunities Facilitator, Wellbeing Coordinator, Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant

Qualifications

Essential

  • Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

1 September 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

HCC
Hampshire County Council

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