Support Workers for hire in Southampton

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    3,536

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills10%
    Organisational Skills6%
    Time Management5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED33%
    Vocational or technical training29%
    Master's degree21%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years20%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Lifeways Group
    Adecco Serco
    NHS Professionals
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years63%
    Less than a year25%
    More than 5 years13%

Browse Indeed's database of 3,536 profiles for Support Workers in Southampton

Last updated: 18 Oct 2026

Support Worker: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Southampton: £33,503 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,561 – £40,725 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Support worker)

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationPatient-Centred CareExperience Working with Individuals with AutismPhysical InterventionNutritionInfection Prevention & Control+5 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganisational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsAssisted Living ExperienceClient Relationship Management
  • Mental Health Support Worker

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCare CertificateFire Safety+2 more

    Skills

    Manual HandlingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganisational SkillsHome CarePatient Personal Care Assistance
  • Support Worker

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationCOSHH ComplianceExperience Working with Individuals with AutismFirst AidDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with Dementia+6 more

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Support Worker

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFood HygieneCOSHH ComplianceReporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)Buccal Midazolam AdministrationPositive Behaviour Support Strategies+18 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsDriving LicenceChallenging Behaviour SupportStakeholder CollaborationMultidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Mental Health Support Worker

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationEnd-Of-Life CareDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaInfection Prevention & ControlNutrition+6 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementNursingDementia CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaCash Handling
  • Support Worker

    Southampton

    Licenses & certifications

    Safeguarding CertificationFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationInfection Prevention & ControlNutritionChild Safeguarding+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsChildcareResidential Support ExperienceSupported Living Services ExperienceSafeguarding ProceduresChild Safeguarding

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What's the average time to fill a support worker role?

The average time to fill a support worker role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do support workers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a support worker include: communication skills, organisational skills and time management.

What licenses or certifications are common for support workers?

Common licenses or certifications for support workers include: Care Certificate, Safeguarding Certification and First Aid Certification.

What are some job titles related to support workers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to support workers include: mental health support worker, night concierge / relief assistant support worker and support worker).

What level of education is common for a support worker?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a support worker in Southampton, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a support worker?

Most support workers have 10 years of professional experience.

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