Support Worker in Chorleywood inChorleywood PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 to £12.74 per hour
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Watford Mencap rQ25vgJPj
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £12.74 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 05 December 2025 Location: Chorleywood, Rickmansworth Remote working: On-site only Company: Watford Mencap Job type: Permanent Job reference: SWTD051125 Apply for this job Summary REF: SWTD051125 – Support Worker – Chorleywood. Full time - Circa £26,700 pa* + benefits Part time - £12.21 per hour + benefits + sleep-in allowance “Making the most of life” Support someone with a learning disability is a rewarding job. As a Support worker some of the daily activities include: shopping/ meeting friends/ cooking/ reading etc. We are looking to recruit people who share our values and who have a strong commitment to promoting the rights of people with a learning disability. £12.21 an hour plus benefits, rising to £12.74 per hour after successful completion of probation and training (equivalent to £27,700 pa) We support people to have opportunities to achieve the things they want to do, from everyday household tasks, community participation and opportunities to grow and develop their talents. We want the people we support to have the highest quality of life. You will receive training to develop skills to make that happen. In return, we expect professionalism, enthusiasm and a positive attitude. Our Values are: We are INCLUSIVE People with learning disabilities are at the heart of everything that we do. We are RESPECTFUL We work in a person-centred way, whilst listening to the views of all. We are WELCOMING We are approachable and value all. We are PROGRESSIVE We promote learning to support everyone to achieve their potential. We are CHALLENGING Through our work we will push the boundaries for individuals, organisations, and society. You will work in a small committed team helping a small group of people get on with life, so you can really get to know people well. You will supported by a manager close by. Support people with their daily life, which might include personal care, looking after the home, with planning, decisions and trying new things. You will support people to get out and about, join in with activities and be part of their community. Being a driver is an advantage as that can help people with limited mobility to be able to get about. Watford Mencap offers a comprehensive training program including the care certificate if you don't already have this. We are committed to offering opportunities to develop skills and abilities. You can join the Care Academy for a range of additional Discounts and Benefits in this role. https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpdEjoHTvv Salary: £12.21 /hour (£26,700 per year), full-time position is 37.5 hours. Rising to £12.74 ph (£27,700 pa) on successful completion of probation & training. You will work shifts of a mixture of early shifts, late shifts, weekends and bank holidays and sleep-ins. * Sleep in duties are paid at around £63 per sleep-in. A full-time salary with a sleep in duty per week is around £26,700 pa Our locations are Rickmansworth at the top of Berry Lane, Chorleywood, near the high street station and Bushey. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent. If you are interested, apply by completing an application form. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
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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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