Support Worker in Barnet inBarnet PUBLISHED MON 13 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 13 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £13.15 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Barnet, Hertfordshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Elwood Recruitment Job type: Temporary Job reference: ERBOCT2506 Apply for this job Summary Elwood Recruitment are looking for Support Workers in Barnet Do you have experience supporting adults with disabilities? Do you live in Barnet or the surrounding areas? Do you have a passion for supporting vulnerable adults? Do you have a minimum of 6 months experience within the care sector? Are you looking for control over your own work schedule? Are you looking for weekly pay? If you’re screaming “YES!” at your screen, then we are looking for you! About the role: Elwood Recruitment are recruiting for Support Workers in Barnet. You will work in Supported Living Services which provide 24 hour care and support to adults with learning disabilities. The role involves providing day to day support with daily living tasks, activities and making full use of community opportunities. As part of the care and support team you will assist in maintaining a safe and enabling environment that provides positive experiences to those living within the service. Successful applicants will be: Assisting with shopping and having nice meals out Doing arts and crafts Attending day services Music, sing along or disco’s Reflexology Enabling independence by assisting with day-to-day tasks (this may include – but not be limited to – finances, shopping, cooking & personal care) You’ll also benefit from: · Paid Annual Leave · Statutory Sick Leave After Qualifying Period · Pension Contributions · FREE Training Development · Monthly Recognition Awards Typical Shift Schedules / Patterns: On offer we have flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle, giving you full control of when you would like to work. Candidates can expect to be offered a mixture of earlies, lates, long days and waking nights on a weekly basis. Shift times include: 07.00-14.30 14.00-21.30 07.00-21.30 21.15-07.15 Essential Experience: Care & Support Work: 6 Months in the UK Elwood Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. AGY Visit our worker hub for more information on becoming part of the Elwood team.
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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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