Support Worker - Cardiff in Cardiff inCardiff PUBLISHED TUE 14 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£25,729.74 to £26,909.18 per year PERMANENT
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Support Worker - Cardiff Job details Posting date: 14 October 2025 Salary: £25,729.74 to £26,909.18 per year Additional salary information: £25729.74 - £26909.18 a year Hours: Full time Closing date: 15 November 2025 Location: Cardiff, CF15 9QB Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: EApply for this job Summary Role Responsibilities Provide support in a way that is respectful, promotes dignity and independence. Provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the people we support. Communicating with the people you support using appropriate communication methods. Assisting with individuals care, including personal care. Participating in the development and implementation of support plans. Assisting the people we support with household activities. Recording and completing any appropriate documentation. A driving licence is essential is you are applying for Ty Pentyrch CF15 9QB

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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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