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A Little Bit About Us
At Wellburn, our lovely family run business operates a little differently to a lot of other businesses. We dont hire robots. We hire people. Everyone is different, and we love that. Our recruitment policy is as much to do with personality as it is about qualifications. We need you to fit in and be part of the team. Part of the family.
About The Role
Our support workers at Wellburn are the backbone of what we do. They provide top quality care to our residents. We are looking for hard working, dedicated, lovely people who will go the extra mile for our residents.
The Support Worker role is not always glamourous, but its one of the most important, rewarding jobs out there. Our Support Worker always have the residents health and wellbeing in mind by assisting with daily tasks such as with meals, personal care, providing one-to-one support and encouraging independence. Being kind and caring is key the Support Worker role, and with great training opportunities and career progression, theres no better time to apply.
Sounding good? We want to hear from you!
We cannot currently accept any candidates who require sponsorship.
Benefits
As well as working alongside a dedicated team, working at Wellburn also brings extra benefits including:
If you like what you read simply click the apply button, enter some quick details and submit your CV. It really couldnt be easier. Click submit and leave the rest to us. Well then get back in touch with you as soon as possible - usually within three working days.
To Discover Us
With 14 homes covering all four corners of the North East, youre never far away from one of our homes.
At Wellburn, our lovely family run business operates a little differently to a lot of other businesses. We dont hire robots. We hire people. Everyone is different, and we love that. Our recruitment policy is as much to do with personality as it is about qualifications. We need you to fit in and be part of the team. Part of the family.
About The Role
Our support workers at Wellburn are the backbone of what we do. They provide top quality care to our residents. We are looking for hard working, dedicated, lovely people who will go the extra mile for our residents.
The Support Worker role is not always glamourous, but its one of the most important, rewarding jobs out there. Our Support Worker always have the residents health and wellbeing in mind by assisting with daily tasks such as with meals, personal care, providing one-to-one support and encouraging independence. Being kind and caring is key the Support Worker role, and with great training opportunities and career progression, theres no better time to apply.
Sounding good? We want to hear from you!
We cannot currently accept any candidates who require sponsorship.
Benefits
As well as working alongside a dedicated team, working at Wellburn also brings extra benefits including:
- Excellent rates of pay
- Paid NVQ qualification
- Ongoing wellbeing and mental health initiatives
- HALO Awards to recognise staff who go above and beyond
- £500 refer a friend scheme
- Staff Lottery
- Birthday wishes prize draw each month to have your birthday off.
- subject to terms
If you like what you read simply click the apply button, enter some quick details and submit your CV. It really couldnt be easier. Click submit and leave the rest to us. Well then get back in touch with you as soon as possible - usually within three working days.
To Discover Us
With 14 homes covering all four corners of the North East, youre never far away from one of our homes.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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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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