Support Worker in Birmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £26132.25/year Hours: Full time Closing date: 14 November 2025 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3LN Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_85804 Apply for this job Summary Come and join the UK's largest provider of complex care. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone. We'd like you to join us as a Support Worker at Kings Norton Hospital in Birmingham. Kings Norton Hospital is made up of 3 wards, two 10 Bedded Male Acute wards, one, 12 Bed Female Acute ward. This is an exciting time for The Active Care Group and we are looking forward to building a fantastic team and creating a work place of choice whilst providing the highest quality of care to our patients. What you'll be working: 37.62 hours a week. Day & night shifts. Includes working weekends What you'll be doing: A genuine interest in providing the best person centre care possible for our young people Build relationships with patients, which are open and two way Support patients to undertake their rehabilitation programme Establish methods of communication with patients, reducing barriers when necessary Assist patients with mealtimes where necessary Support with activities of daily living and personal care when needed Communication any issues to the clinical team Accurately report and/or record work activities The ability to communicate effectively at all levels Experience working within the care sector / mental health would be an advantage but not essential What to look forward to: 25 days plus bank holidays Birthday off Benefits Hub giving discounts Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities Free 24 hour confidential Employee Assistance Programme Helpline & App to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice A Nest Personal Pension account Access to join a Medicash Health Plan for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials like going to the dentist or opticians Enhanced Sick & Maternity Pay benefits Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know and, of course, support and guidance so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group
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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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