WORK FOR US
Who are we looking for?
Our people are what makes Sportfit great, without the right people we wouldn’t be where we are today.
To keep Sportfit growing we are always recruiting support workers.
Sportfit is looking for dynamic individuals seeking a career working with children and young people. They should be resilient, nurturing in nature, dynamic and active, and enjoy working as part of a close-knit team who are committed to providing each young person with a safe and supportive environment where their needs are put first.
what to expect when you apply
Sportfit is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and all candidates must be willing to undergo the appropriate employment pre-employment checks, including DBS and references.
All successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview, complete an application form detailing full employment history starting with when you left full time education, we will ask for employment references covering the last 5 years of employment, proof of right to work in the UK and to complete an appropriate DBS check.
The benefits of working at Sportfit
So you want to work for us? Good choice. We quite like it here too. We can promise you a warm welcome, a chance to build your career and the opportunity to progress. There’s plenty of other stuff you’ll get too:
- Pension
- Employee Rewards
- Everyday health care cash back scheme – contributions to dental, opticians, etc.
- Life assurance x 2 annual salary (subject to contract)
- Critical illness cover (subject to contract)
- 5.6 weeks annual leave
- Gym discounts
- Employer Assistance Programme
- In-house counselling team and Mental Health First Aiders
- Virtual GP services
- £500 employee referral scheme
- Casual dress code
- Funding for flu jabs and prescriptions
- Health screenings
- Free DBS checks
- Staff savings at companies like Cineworld, Argos, Apple, HP and lots more
- Fully funded training opportunities
- Company get togethers
- Ability to apply for Blue Light Card
- Discounted legal advice
Available roles
Eastleigh (12 hrs per week) Monday to Friday – 3.00pm & 5.00pm, Saturday flexible 2 hrs support
Eastleigh (6 hours per week term time) Tuesday & Thursday 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Lymington (14 hrs per week) Monday to Friday – 6.30am to 7.30am & 5.00pm to 6.00pm, Saturday & Sunday – 10.00am to 11.00 am & 5.00 to 6.00pm (We are happy to consider a job share arrangement)
South Wonston (12.5 hrs per week ) Monday – Friday: 7am – 8am & 3.30pm – 5pm
New Forest (3 hrs per week) Wednesday 3.15pm to 6.15.pm
Totton (8 hrs per week) Monday & Tuesday 3.00pm to 5.00pm Sunday: 2.00pm to 6.00pm
Working out in the community, Support Workers give care and support to our young people and their families. Job specification requires people who are honest, reliable and caring, have good organisational skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, are committed to our training programme, have good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate with young people, their parents/carers and social workers/other professionals and their own team members.
Sportfit can offer the above positions at very competitive rates of pay.
Applicants preferably have some previous experience in the care field and hold relevant qualifications (Diploma or equivalent) for the position applied for. However, all applicants will be considered as full in-house training will be provided.
An Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) will be required, commitment, flexibility and a full driving licence are essential.
Situated in Southampton, Weymouth, Bournemouth, IOW
Job specification requires people who are honest, reliable and caring, have good organisational skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, are committed to our training programme, have good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate with young people, their parents/carers and social workers/other professionals and their own team members.
Sportfit can offer the above positions at very competitive rates of pay for a 45 hour week (plus sleep ins)
Applicants preferably have some previous experience in the care field and hold relevant qualifications (Diploma or equivalent) for the position applied for. However, all applicants will be considered as full in-house training will be provided.
An Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) will be required, commitment, flexibility and a full driving licence are essential.
The service will provide supported housing scheme offering quality accommodation to young people that present challenging behaviours without a secure home in order to learn the skills to assist them to move to independent living
Job specification requires people who are honest, reliable and caring, have good organisational skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, are committed to our training programme, have good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate with young people, their parents/carers and social workers/other professionals and their own team members.
Sportfit can offer the above positions at very competitive rates of pay.
Applicants preferably have some previous experience in the care field and hold relevant qualifications (Diploma or equivalent) for the position applied for. However, all applicants will be considered as full in-house training will be provided.
An Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) will be required, commitment, flexibility and a full driving licence are essential.
The service will provide supported housing scheme offering quality accommodation to young people that present challenging behaviours without a secure home in order to learn the skills to assist them to move to independent living
Job specification requires people who are honest, reliable and caring, have good organisational skills and the ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, are committed to our training programme, have good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate with young people, their parents/carers and social workers/other professionals and their own team members.
Sportfit can offer the above positions at very competitive rates of pay.
Applicants preferably have some previous experience in the care field and hold relevant qualifications (Diploma or equivalent) for the position applied for. However, all applicants will be considered as full in-house training will be provided.
An Enhanced Disclosure (DBS) will be required, commitment, flexibility and a full driving licence are essential.
If you wish to apply please complete the online application form. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
