Support Worker - First response team in Radlett inRadlett PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£28,860.00 to £31,671.00 per year
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Support Worker - First response team Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £28,860.00 to £31,671.00 per year Additional salary information: £28860.00 - £31671.00 a year Hours: Full time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Radlett, WD7 9HQ Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: C9367-25-0939 Apply for this job Summary To contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions/case conferences/reviews. To maintain accurate, confidential records of patient activity, writing reports and letters, by recording information on the Trust Electronic Patient Record. To accurately pass on relevant verbal and written messages as appropriate. To be competent in the use of the telephone, computer systems and printing machines and be able to transfer calls internally and to other statutory/voluntary organisations. To attend and participate in handovers and other staff meetings as required. To report and document incidents and complaints to the First Response Service Team Leader as set out in the Trust policy. To liaise with and maintain good working relationships with other professionals e.g. team colleagues, community mental health workers, GPs, police, social services, inpatient areas. Please read the attached for an more indepth Person and Job Description before applying
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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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