Support Worker - Paisley in Glasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker - Paisley Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Hours: Full time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Glasgow, Glasgow, G82 4ED Company: Search Consultancy LTD Job type: Temporary Job reference: Req/656266_1761731664 Apply for this job Summary Role: Support Worker Salary: up to £16ph Location: Paisley and surrounding areas Search Consultancy is seeking an experienced Support Workers to join Search as agency workers. You can gain experience, have flexibility, competitive rates, holiday money and potential permanent opportunities. Our client is looking for a support worker who can work Monday - Friday as there is a lot of shifts up for plan. Tasks would include assisting with supporting service users with physical disabilities and young adults with mobility difficulty. UK driving license is essential and must be confident in driving a mini bus also. Please apply if you have the following; * 6 months paid Support and care experience * Skills in communicating with tact and sensitivity * You have the ability to remain calm under pressure and cope with challenging behaviour. Perks: Food paid for Career progression Training Svq free Holidays Weekends Off Company has been well established for over 25 years. Please get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further! Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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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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