Support Worker in Bushey inBushey PUBLISHED FRI 24 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.82 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 24 October 2025 Salary: £12.82 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 23 November 2025 Location: Bushey, Hertfordshire Remote working: On-site only Company: HCPA Job type: Permanent Job reference: HCPA004496 Apply for this job Summary About the Company At Abacus, we provide specialist Supported Living for adults with complex care needs. We support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions, behaviours that may be deemed challenging, and a range of diagnoses and presentations. We’re looking for caring, positive, and reliable Support Workers to enable the people we support to thrive. Why should I apply for this Support Worker job? • Employee Assistance Programme • Specialist Training Opportunities • Company Progression Opportunities • Competitive Rates of Pay • Local work • Paid holiday • Paid for DBS check • Full Induction • Work with a friendly, supportive team that share a passion for delivering high standard person-centred care What does this Support Worker job involve? Hours of Work:37.5 Hours Per Week - Various Shifts Available: 07:00 - 19:00 / 19:00 - 07:00 What you’ll do: • Support adults to live fulfilling, independent lives • Provide personal care and daily living support • Encourage choice, independence, and community participation • Deliver compassionate, person-centred care • Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals Am I the right person for this Support Worker job? What we’re looking for: • Kind, patient, and enthusiastic individuals • Great communication and teamwork skills • Willingness to complete Health & Social Care training (Level 2+) • Flexible and reliable attitude • Previous care experience helpful but not essential • Valid UK driving licence (preferable) If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’ll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to grow.
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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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