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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £12.25 - £13.50/hr Hours: Full time Closing date: 21 November 2025 Location: Stroud, , Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_87605 Apply for this job Summary ? Join Our Team of Incredible Support Workers! ? Locations: Gloucester and Wotton Under Edge Event: Recruitment Open Day Friday 21st November 2025, 10am2pm Venue: The Subscription Rooms , George St, Stroud, GL5 1AE ? Come and meet our amazing Care Managers! Bring your CV and discover how you can build a rewarding career helping others live life to the fullest. Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for experienced, compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team in Gloucester and Wotton Under Edge. At Active care in the home we're not just offering you a job we're offering you a career filled with purpose, growth, and support. Why Join Us? A sector-leading two-week induction programme , including face-to-face sessions with clinicians and high-quality online training. Ongoing development through regular supervisions, refresher training, and opportunities to progress as our company expands. A chance to work with clients who inspire us every day supporting children, young people, and adults with a variety of needs, including: Brain and spinal cord injuries Neurological and neurodegenerative conditions Respiratory conditions Gastro-intestinal needs (including PEG feeding) Neuromuscular conditions We're especially keen to meet females drivers and non drivers with a positive, proactive attitude who take pride in delivering high-quality care in the home. ? Please note: Due to the needs of our clients, we are recruiting female Support Workers only , in line with a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) as permitted under the Equality Act 2. ? Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK. ? Friday 21st November 2025 ? Between 10am and 2pm ? The Subscription Rooms , George St, Stroud, GL5 1AE ? Please register your interest by applying to this role and we'll look forward to meeting you at our Recruitment Open Day! We can't wait to meet you and to show you how joining us could be the start of something truly meaningful!
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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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