Support Worker in Stockport inStockport PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: November 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £12.85 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 17 November 2025 Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Remote working: On-site only Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 86842 Apply for this job Summary Creative Support is seeking warm, reliable and proactive Support Workers for our supported living services in Stockport. We provide person-centred care and support to enable people with a learning disability and have complex needs to enjoy active and fulfilled lives. You will support service users by providing respectful personal care and support with daily living tasks at home and varied activities in the community. Some of the people we support have health or behaviour support needs and will need your skilled support to maintain their health and wellbeing. You will be expected to use personalised communication approaches and to develop trusting relationships with the people we support and their families. Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Vacancy Reference Number: 86842 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full induction training and ongoing professional development is provided by our Creative Academy, as is the opportunity to work towards Diplomas in Health and Social Care and other accredited qualifications. The benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave, birthday leave, company sick pay and a free enhanced DBS as well as free life assurance and access to support with your wellbeing. We are a welcoming and inclusive anti-racist organisation, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident and Mindful Employer. We hold the Investors in People Gold award in recognition of the amazing support we offer for the development of our people. Applications are reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. Please note that we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and have the right to work in the UK. Requests for sponsorship will be considered for this role but cannot be guaranteed.
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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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