Support Worker in Ware inWare PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.50 to £20.25 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 06 November 2025 Salary: £13.50 to £20.25 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 06 December 2025 Location: Ware, Hertfordshire Remote working: On-site only Company: HCPA Job type: Permanent Job reference: HCPA004506 Apply for this job Summary About the Company Freedom Care (Herts) is a small family run care agency. Tracy cared for her own mum who had a rare type of Alzheimer's, and was the reason for opening her own agency after experiencing the care her mum received until Tracy took over the care of her mum until she sadly passed away in 2. We treat all our clients as we would like our own family to be treated, with care, dignity and respect along with a care plan that is person centred to their needs and wishes. We support clients that have any type of Dementia, End of Life, Physical Disability, that need to be Peg Fed, Colostomy bags, Catheter Care, palliative care. We also support our clients to access the community, this could be to go to church, activity clubs, out to lunch/coffee, shopping, light housework duties and companionship. No two days are the same. We are growing and would like new members to join our friendly team. Why should I apply for this Support Worker job? • We offer competitive pay rates. • We pay mileage and travel time separately to your hourly pay. • We have an Employee Assistance Programme, with access to health & wellbeing, discounts, legal advice and counselling. • After 3 months you would be enrolled in our Bupa Health cashback level 1 where you can claim back money for health services such as opticians/dentist. • We like to work around the hours you are available but that also fit with the needs of our clients, we are open 365 days of the year. • We offer full training, on going support and be able to support you in gaining further qualifications. • Through honest and authentic reviews, we are in the Top 20 Care providers for the Whole of The East of England which is a huge achievement for a small one branch family run business. What does this Support Worker job involve? Hours of Work:Variable Hours Contract - Hours available between 07:00 - 21:00 Our duties can vary depending on the client we go out to. These may include: • Personal care • Administering oral medication • Prepping of meals and drinks • Incontinence care • Companionship • Respite breaks for the main family carer to go out for a couple of hours • Light housework • Access the community for appointments, clubs, church,or just going out for coffee. • We have a duty of care to ensure that all our clients are safe in their homes and report any concerns to enable the client to get the right support. Am I the right person for this Support Worker job? We would like you: • To have a caring nature • To be able to sit and talk to someone even if they are repeating themselves, you can act as if you are hearing this for the first time. • To be a good listener, empathetic, and treat our clients with the upmost respect and dignity they deserve. • To enjoy going out into the community. • To hold a full UK licence and have access to a car as we are community based and visit clients in their own homes. • To be able to liaise with families and other healthcare professionals.
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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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