Healthcare Assistant / Support worker
| Posting date: | 18 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | SR Career Solutions UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Role Overview
This service provides residential support within a 15-bedroom facility for children and adults with complex physical and learning disabilities. Each individual’s needs are assessed independently, enabling the development of personalised care plans that ensure tailored, high-quality support.
### Shift Availability
Current opportunities are primarily for ad hoc and emergency shift coverage. Additional hours are expected to become available during school term holidays and summer break periods.
### Induction Requirement
Successful candidates will be required to complete a mandatory 4-hour unpaid induction before commencing work with this client.
### Mandatory Training Requirements
Candidates must hold valid certification in the following areas:
* Fire Safety
* Equality & Diversity
* Food Hygiene
* Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
* First Aid (including Basic Life Support)
* Health & Safety Awareness
* Handling Information
* Infection Prevention and Control
* Moving & Handling
* Oliver McGowan Training
* Epilepsy Awareness
### Mandatory Compliance Requirements
The following documentation must be provided before placement:
* Proof of Identity
* Enhanced DBS Certificate, including the original DBS certificate and active DBS Update Service registration
* Two written references, one of which must be from the most recent employer
* Full employment history from completion of education to present, including explanations for any employment gaps
* Overseas Criminal Record Certificate (where applicable), or a completed risk assessment if the certificate is unavailable
Please note that all training and compliance requirements are mandatory and non-negotiable.
This service provides residential support within a 15-bedroom facility for children and adults with complex physical and learning disabilities. Each individual’s needs are assessed independently, enabling the development of personalised care plans that ensure tailored, high-quality support.
### Shift Availability
Current opportunities are primarily for ad hoc and emergency shift coverage. Additional hours are expected to become available during school term holidays and summer break periods.
### Induction Requirement
Successful candidates will be required to complete a mandatory 4-hour unpaid induction before commencing work with this client.
### Mandatory Training Requirements
Candidates must hold valid certification in the following areas:
* Fire Safety
* Equality & Diversity
* Food Hygiene
* Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children
* First Aid (including Basic Life Support)
* Health & Safety Awareness
* Handling Information
* Infection Prevention and Control
* Moving & Handling
* Oliver McGowan Training
* Epilepsy Awareness
### Mandatory Compliance Requirements
The following documentation must be provided before placement:
* Proof of Identity
* Enhanced DBS Certificate, including the original DBS certificate and active DBS Update Service registration
* Two written references, one of which must be from the most recent employer
* Full employment history from completion of education to present, including explanations for any employment gaps
* Overseas Criminal Record Certificate (where applicable), or a completed risk assessment if the certificate is unavailable
Please note that all training and compliance requirements are mandatory and non-negotiable.
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