Support Worker in St Albans inSt Albans PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£25,857.00 per year
PERMANENT
BONUS CASELOAD EMPATHY ENHANCED DBS FAMILY HSE PENSION VEHICLE WEEKEND
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Job description
33 days' annual leave (incl. bank holidays), rising to 35 with service — excellent work–life balance for carers.
Paid mileage for car use (business insurance required) — practical for a 40‑year‑old woman with a car commuting locally.
Small, hands‑on caseload at Hatfield Road (just five residents) — build strong, meaningful relationships.
Structured induction, comprehensive training and opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification — real career progression.
Monthly attendance bonus, annual performance bonus and life assurance worth 3× salary — tangible extra pay and security.
Employee Assistance helpline and Disability Confident, equal‑opportunities employer — supportive culture for women juggling family.
Help adults move from crisis to stability as a Support Worker with Vacancy Filler in St Albans. This full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week, rota basis) is based across two services — Martin House, with self-contained flats and shared gardens, and Hatfield Road, a smaller, hands-on setting supporting five residents. You’ll draw up person-centred support plans and encourage day-to-day independence through cooking, cleaning and budgeting, support access to healthcare and appointments, deliver creative activities, and maintain a safe, positive environment. The post pays £25,857 per annum and requires flexibility for weekday, weekend and bank-holiday shifts, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (business insurance required if successful). Previous support work experience, strong communication, reliability and a commitment to equality and person-centred care are essential; a structured induction, comprehensive training and the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification are provided.
This role is especially suited to carers and women seeking meaningful, people-focused work that values empathy, continuity and professional development. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (33 days including bank holidays, rising to 35 with service), workplace pension, life assurance at three times salary, mileage payments, a monthly attendance bonus, an annual performance bonus, ongoing training and an employee assistance helpline. Appointment is subject to right to work, enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and medical checks, and the employer is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident organisation. For full details and to apply, please click the Apply Now button alongside this advert — this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
This role is especially suited to carers and women seeking meaningful, people-focused work that values empathy, continuity and professional development. Benefits include a generous holiday allowance (33 days including bank holidays, rising to 35 with service), workplace pension, life assurance at three times salary, mileage payments, a monthly attendance bonus, an annual performance bonus, ongoing training and an employee assistance helpline. Appointment is subject to right to work, enhanced DBS, satisfactory references and medical checks, and the employer is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident organisation. For full details and to apply, please click the Apply Now button alongside this advert — this vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
33 days' annual leave (incl. bank holidays), rising to 35 with service — excellent work–life balance for carers.
Paid mileage for car use (business insurance required) — practical for a 40‑year‑old woman with a car commuting locally.
Small, hands‑on caseload at Hatfield Road (just five residents) — build strong, meaningful relationships.
Structured induction, comprehensive training and opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification — real career progression.
Monthly attendance bonus, annual performance bonus and life assurance worth 3× salary — tangible extra pay and security.
Employee Assistance helpline and Disability Confident, equal‑opportunities employer — supportive culture for women juggling family.
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33 days' annual leave (incl. bank holidays), rising to 35 with service — excellent work–life balance for carers.; Paid mileage for car use (business insurance required) — practical for a 40‑year‑old woman with a car commuting locally.; Small, hands‑on caseload at Hatfield Road (just five residents) — build strong, meaningful relationships.; Structured induction, comprehensive training and opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification — real career progression.; Monthly attendance bonus, annual performance bonus and life assurance worth 3× salary — tangible extra pay and security.; Employee Assistance helpline and Disability Confident, equal‑opportunities employer — supportive culture for women juggling family.
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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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