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A minimum of 28 days paid holiday a year (including bank holidays) — generous time off for family and school commitments.
Accredited training, mentoring and clear development routes — ideal if you’re building a long‑term career in care.
Flexible rota (day/evening/waking nights, weekends) with 39‑hour full‑time posts — works around childcare and other responsibilities.
Strong employee benefits, employer contributory pension, Health Cash Plan, £10,000 life cover, EAP and staff discounts.
Values‑led, inclusive employer and Disability Confident status — a supportive culture for women, carers and applicants with disabilities.
Local Ilkeston role in purpose‑built apartments and bungalows — varied, hands‑on work; having a car helps for community activities and errands.
Support people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs in purpose-built homes in Ilkeston (DE7 8XW). This permanent, full-time Support Worker role (39 hours per week) pays £12.21 per hour and suits an experienced, resilient carer who has worked with mental health needs and challenging, complex behaviour. You’ll work across 12 independent living apartments and 8 bungalows, following daily planners and supporting residents with finances, domestic tasks, medication administration and, where needed, personal care. Shifts run across days, evenings and waking nights (7am–10pm and 10pm–7am) on a rota that includes weekends and bank holidays; an Enhanced DBS is required.
Day-to-day you’ll encourage independence and social inclusion through activity planning, meal preparation, maintaining relationships and supporting access to volunteering or education. The role offers accredited training, a minimum of 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), an employer contributory pension and a strong staff support network, plus extra benefits such as a Health Cash Plan, £10,000 life cover, employee assistance, cycle-to-work and reward schemes. This values-led role emphasises respect, honesty, responsibility and excellence — ideal for compassionate women carers seeking meaningful, flexible work with career development. Click the "Apply Now" button beside this advert to apply; the vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
Day-to-day you’ll encourage independence and social inclusion through activity planning, meal preparation, maintaining relationships and supporting access to volunteering or education. The role offers accredited training, a minimum of 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), an employer contributory pension and a strong staff support network, plus extra benefits such as a Health Cash Plan, £10,000 life cover, employee assistance, cycle-to-work and reward schemes. This values-led role emphasises respect, honesty, responsibility and excellence — ideal for compassionate women carers seeking meaningful, flexible work with career development. Click the "Apply Now" button beside this advert to apply; the vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com.
A minimum of 28 days paid holiday a year (including bank holidays) — generous time off for family and school commitments.
Accredited training, mentoring and clear development routes — ideal if you’re building a long‑term career in care.
Flexible rota (day/evening/waking nights, weekends) with 39‑hour full‑time posts — works around childcare and other responsibilities.
Strong employee benefits, employer contributory pension, Health Cash Plan, £10,000 life cover, EAP and staff discounts.
Values‑led, inclusive employer and Disability Confident status — a supportive culture for women, carers and applicants with disabilities.
Local Ilkeston role in purpose‑built apartments and bungalows — varied, hands‑on work; having a car helps for community activities and errands.
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A minimum of 28 days paid holiday a year (including bank holidays) — generous time off for family and school commitments.; Accredited training, mentoring and clear development routes — ideal if you’re building a long‑term career in care.; Flexible rota (day/evening/waking nights, weekends) with 39‑hour full‑time posts — works around childcare and other responsibilities.; Strong employee benefits: employer contributory pension, Health Cash Plan, £10,000 life cover, EAP and staff discounts.; Values‑led, inclusive employer and Disability Confident status — a supportive culture for women, carers and applicants with disabilities.; Local Ilkeston role in purpose‑built apartments and bungalows — varied, hands‑on work; having a car helps for community activities and errands.
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Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...
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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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