Support Worker in Hemel Hempstead inHemel Hempstead PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£25,857.00 per year
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 06 November 2025 Salary: £25,857.00 per year Additional salary information: 25857 - 25857 Hours: Full time Closing date: December 2025 Location: Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4EW Company: Vacancy Filler Job type: Permanent Job reference: NOV20256025 Apply for this job Summary Female Support Worker - St Barnabas CourtLocation: Hemel Hempstead (with occasional travel to St Albans)Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)Salary: £24,570 per annum + £52.78 per sleep-in shiftDriving Licence & Vehicle with Business Insurance RequiredAre you passionate about empowering others to live life to the fullest? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact?We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Female Support Worker to join our dedicated team at St Barnabas Court, a vibrant supported living service in Hemel Hempstead. With eight homes offering 24-hour support and outreach services in the community, this is a rewarding opportunity to be part of something truly special.What You Will Be Doing:As a Support Worker, you will be at the heart of helping individuals with learning disabilities live independently, confidently, and with dignity. Your role will include:Creating and implementing personalised support plansPromoting life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and budgetingProviding personal care with sensitivity and respectSupporting individuals to attend appointments and engage in meaningful activitiesMentoring new staff and contributing to a positive team cultureEncouraging aspirations and helping people achieve their goalsThis role includes one sleep-in shift per week, with an additional allowance of £52.78 per sleep-in.What We Are Looking For:We are seeking someone with experience in care or support work who brings:A warm, can-do attitude and genuine desire to help others thriveExcellent communication skills and adaptabilityReliability and flexibility, including availability for weekends and bank holidaysA commitment to equality, diversity, and person-centred careA full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insuranceHightown Benefits:Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract or £13.26 per hourWorkplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salaryMileage paid for car usageFully paid DBSAnnual bonus based on satisfactory performanceMonthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living reviewOngoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding supportEmployee assistance helplineAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.
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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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