SUPPORT WORKER in Coventry inCoventry PUBLISHED THU 9 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£13.50 per hour PERMANENT
NIGHTS PENSION WEEKEND

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SUPPORT WORKER Job details Posting date: 09 October 2025 Salary: £13.50 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Coventry, West Midlands Remote working: On-site only Company: Your Care Services Job type: Permanent Job reference: COV1 Apply for this job Summary We are currently recruiting for Support Workers who have worked with Service Users who have challenging behaviours. The successful candidates will be compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious, who are looking for to make a difference to our clients, allowing them to live an independent and fulfilling life within a supported service setting. Applicants must have an outgoing, confident, professional, and very mature approach. This Service User is very active and likes to be out and about in the community so lots of get up and go required. * Hours: F/T - 12 hrs shifts including alternative weekends. shifts will be 08:00-20:00 Days & 20:00-08:00 Nights * Car Driver Essential - Must have a UK driving license * Must be flexible to do alternative weekends * Pay Rate per hour: £13.50 Join our team and we will reward you with: * Free Induction Training * Flexible hours * Holiday Pay * The chance to increase your opportunities with a fully funded diploma in social care * Workplace pensions (after probationary period) * Ongoing training and development * Loyalty Awards * Employee of the month.

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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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