Support Worker - Gloucester in Gloucester inGloucester PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.40 per hour PERMANENT

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Support Worker - Gloucester Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: £12.40 per hour Additional salary information: £12.40 an hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 20 December 2025 Location: Gloucester, GL1 5JL Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: EApply for this job Summary Role Responsibilities Encourage the people we support to participate in activities or follow their interests, this will involve assisting them in the community as well as helping them to attend appointments. Assisting people to be as independent as they can, whether this be supporting them to learn to cook or prompting them to develop personal care skills Encourage the people we support to follow their personal planned strategies to maintain their emotional wellbeing and mental health. Ensure all records are update and procedures are followed at all times Role Requirements A good communicator and listener A desire to support individuals with complex needs. Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numeracy skills. An ability to remain calm and level-headed even when faced with challenging behaviours. A commitment to constantly providing the highest standards of care for the people that we support. At least 6 months experience of working with people with Learning disabilities and Mental Health

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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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