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You must have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role, in the past three years and have a commitment to providing compassionate, person centred care to vulnerable people.
We can offer a fully flexible rota to meet your own commitments.
Benefits of working with Precedo Healthcare;
Excellent pay rates
Weekly pay and Holiday pay
Pension Scheme
Block bookings
Free uniform and Free training
Precedo Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and a member of JOBSAWARE
Precedo Healthcare are currently recruiting Support Workers in Wallasey and the surrounding areas to work within Residential and Supported Living Services, working with young adults who have learning disabilities and mental health challenges
You must have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role, in the past three years and have a commitment to providing compassionate, person centred care to vulnerable people.
We can offer a fully flexible rota to meet your own commitments.
Benefits of working with Precedo Healthcare;
Excellent pay rates
Weekly pay and Holiday pay
Pension Scheme
Block bookings
Free uniform and Free training
Precedo Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and a member of JOBSAWARE
You must have at least six months experience of working in a support worker role, in the past three years and have a commitment to providing compassionate, person centred care to vulnerable people.
We can offer a fully flexible rota to meet your own commitments.
Benefits of working with Precedo Healthcare;
Excellent pay rates
Weekly pay and Holiday pay
Pension Scheme
Block bookings
Free uniform and Free training
Precedo Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and a member of JOBSAWARE
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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