Support Worker in Trowbridge inTrowbridge PUBLISHED MON 20 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.50 to £13.20 per hour
TEMPORARY
The Best Connection Group Limited rsJRh96Tu
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 20 October 2025 Salary: £12.50 to £13.20 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 19 November 2025 Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0QD Company: The Best Connection Group Limited Job type: Temporary Job reference: JN -_1760972938 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Care Connection are recruiting, experienced Support Workers, to support our clients in the Trowbridge area! For this particular client you will be working across a variety of supported living services in and around Trowbridge. You will be supporting individuals with varying needs from individuals with learning difficulties and physical disabilities, to individuals who display behaviours that may challenge. For this particular client, you will be supporting individuals in their own flats, these service users do not have 24 hour support as they are quite able but may need support with batch cooking and cleaning or attending appointments or going to club. You will be visiting a few different individuals for these shifts, all of whom live within the Trowbridge area. You will support each service user in a person-centred way, always promoting choice as your number one priority, and enabling each individual to be as independent as possible and live their lives to the fullest. This is a temporary, ad hoc role, you will be supporting staffing gaps due to sickness and holidays. Shifts here can be variable between 07.00-22.00 Job Role A Support Worker is required to deliver support within an adult's health or social care environment, supporting with daily living tasks or development of new skills. The tasks may be one to one with an adult or with other support workers or health professionals, they may be provided within the home and garden itself or outside in the community, equipment may be required for moving and handling or health tasks. A support plan on site must be followed for completion of tasks, safety, client communication and any end-of-life instruction where relevant. Benefits Weekly pay from £12.50-£13.50 Holiday accrued as you work Perks at work benefit scheme, offering a wide range of savings and benefits, from shopping and holidays to health and well being solutions Flexible working hours around your own availability Induction and refresher training On call support
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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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