Support Worker - Part Time in Portsmouth inPortsmouth PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

PERMANENT FAMILY PENSION PHYSICAL THERAPY

Active Care Group rLiQq9OoK

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Support Worker - Part Time Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £13/hr Hours: Part time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO9 Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_85428 Apply for this job Summary Please note that we require a driver with a full UK drivers licence for this role. Are you looking for a part time role, for Thursday & Friday afternoons (2pm-6pm)? Would you love a rewarding role, supporting our client in his family home in Emsworth and out in the community? Join our client's journey to independence! We're looking for a compassionate and supportive support worker to be a positive presence in the life of a 27-year-old male amputee. This role involves more than just tasks, it's about building a connection, fostering confidence, and empowering him to live life to the fullest. As a Support Worker, you'll help with practical tasks like managing appointments, filling out forms, and supporting him through his upcoming theory and driving tests. You'll also be there to encourage him in his physical therapy, cooking, and supporting his hobbies like golf at the driving range. This role is about being a trusted companion, a motivator, and a friend. If you're passionate about making a real difference in someone's life and helping him achieve his goals, such as finding his own property, we'd love to hear from you. Let's work together to support his independence and celebrate his successes. When you will be working: Thursdays and Fridays, 2pm-6pm 8 hours a week If you are looking for more hours, we also have Saturdays (8am-4pm) available with our young teenage client in Midhurst What we are looking for: Driver, full UK driving licence Good written English due to support with admin and filling in forms What to look forward to: Up to £13 per hour (depending on experience) Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from the Care Manager provided Accrued holiday pay Regular consistent work with rolling rotas Flexible zero hours contract Join the Active Learning Hub and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities A Nest Personal Pension account We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1,500 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams 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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