Support Worker in North East England inNorth East England PUBLISHED TUE 4 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.21 to £12.60 per hour PERMANENT

Flexible Support Options rW9yLgHB9

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 04 November 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £12.60 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 04 December 2025 Location: North East England, UK Remote working: On-site only Company: Flexible Support Options Job type: Permanent Job reference: SW Apply for this job Summary We are looking for Support Workers to join our Team. We have full-time/ part time working available with an immediate start (subject to satisfactory references and DBS). Weekdays and weekends available. The preferred candidates will have experience of supporting people with complex behavioural needs, though this is not essential as training will be provided for people with the right attitude and values. It is essential that the team will provide to this individual: A sense of safety and security; strong messages of care and attention to ensure that they feel safe and knows that they have people around who are going to support them. - Firm and consistent boundaries which are provided with empathy and understanding -To be helped to feel worthwhile and to think about themselves in positive terms -Positive time with those involved in their care and the opportunity to develop relationships which are characterised by good emotional connections -Support to regulate and learn how to manage and express their emotions in helpful and appropriate ways. Support is provided 24/7 and will include a roster of long shifts, evenings, weekend and overnight support. Duties include: · Independent Living skills; Support with personal care, shopping and meal preparation. · Facilitating Community Participation and Access. · Dealing with medication · Managing finances and Record-keeping · Reporting any concerns

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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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