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Care Home Support Worker

Job details
Posting date: 17 April 2026
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 May 2026
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Brighthire Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BHR

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Summary

Care Home Support Worker

Christchurch, Dorset
£13.45 per hour
Permanent
Mixed (Weekdays/Weekends)
Closing Date: 12/05/2026
Full-time and Part-time positions available

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for compassionate and dedicated Support Workers to join their residential care home team in Christchurch.

As a Support Worker, you will work as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will assist residents with their personal care needs while always promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

You will also support with day-to-day activities within the home and help ensure care standards remain consistently high.

Reports to: Nurse / Senior Support Worker

Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting residents with personal care needs
• Promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing
• Assisting with daily routines and general activities
• Working as part of a wider care team
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment

About You

• A caring, patient, and compassionate nature
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided

Benefits

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training programme
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme (enrolment fee reimbursed)
• Loyalty bonus scheme (up to 5 additional annual leave days)
• Refer-a-friend scheme (up to £500)
• Full DBS paid for
• Uniform provided
• Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
• Paid breaks

Working Hours

Full-time and part-time positions available. Shifts are flexible and will include weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays as required.

Important Information

Please note:
• This role is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa applicants seeking 20 hours per week
• This role is not suitable for candidates requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfer (visa swap)

Apply / Contact

For more details or to apply, please contact:

Emma Brown
01206 584170 (Option 2)
emma@brighthirerecruitment.co.uk

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