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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 22 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £17.00 - £19.00/hr Hours: Full time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Truro, , TR3 6GW Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_86293 Apply for this job Summary Westcountry Case Management - Maximising potential for over 20 years! Please note as we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from candidates requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are looking for a friendly, active, and reliable support worker for a 16-year-old young man in the Truro area. The role is for three afternoons/evenings each week, Saturday morning and two full days during the week when he is not at college, and three days per week and a Saturday morning during college holidays. About our Client: He is motivated, sociable, and enjoys getting out and about. Activities you'll be supporting him with include arts and crafts, swimming, adapted cycling, going to the gym, and other community-based activities. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and able to encourage independence while ensuring safety and fun. A driver with access to their own car and business insurance is essential for this role. The family do have a dog at the house. What you'll be working: Hours 33 per week in term time and 45 per week in holidays. This could be split between 2 applicants. Hours will be negotiated at interview. Rate of pay: £17 weekdays and £19 weekend per hour. Taxable mileage of £0.45 per mile (up to 100 miles per shift) is payable. All meals are included while on shift. What you'll have: An NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in care and competent IT skills are desirable. This position requires a fully enhanced disclosure request from the DBS, and you will be required to register with the DBS Update Service. Previous applicants need not apply. Please note, we reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date should there be a good response to the advert. Westcountry Case Management Ltd This post is compliant with Paragraph 1, Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2relating to Occupational Requirements. We are a friendly, forward thinking company who help our clients recruit their own support workers. You will be employed directly by the client; however, Westcountry Case Management oversee all aspects of the clients care package on his behalf. As we do not hold a valid company sponsorship licence, we cannot consider applications from non-UK nationals. Westcountry Case Management is committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people and vulnerable adults we work with by implementing a robust safeguarding policy including safer recruitment practices and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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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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