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Enhanced evening/weekend pay (+50p) and premium overtime (+£1/h) — immediate boost to take-home pay for night shifts.
Set night shifts (20:30–08:00), just 2–3 per week — predictable rota that frees daytime for childcare or other commitments.
24/7 doctor line and family-cover cash plans — strong health support for you and your dependants.
Wagestream (draw up to 40% of pay early) plus a funded Blue Light Card — helpful cash access and high-street discounts.
No experience required with full induction and career progression — ideal for returners, career-changers or upskilling.
Female-only roles where required (Equality Act compliant) — suitable if you prefer providing intimate personal care to women.
Support Worker – Voyage Care, Taunton (Permanent, full time). Nights typically 20:30–08:00, working 2 or 3 shifts a week including weekends. Pay is £12.68 per hour. You’ll work in a warm residential setting supporting people to gain independence through practical support with personal care, daily living skills, community access and social activities — from cooking and budgeting to trips to the cinema or local cafés. The role is hands-on, varied and rewarding: you’ll work closely with a small team to help people grow in confidence and reach their goals, with the satisfaction of seeing real progress day to day.
This opportunity is aimed at genuinely caring Female* Support Workers who want a meaningful, stable role and the chance to develop a career in social care; no previous experience is required — just compassion, patience and a willingness to learn. Voyage Care offers a strong benefits package including enhanced evening and weekend pay (+50p/hr), premium overtime rates (+£1/hr), Wagestream access (draw up to 40% of earned pay), a funded Blue Light Card, 24/7 doctor line, family-inclusive cash plans, enhanced retirement leave, long service awards and a structured training programme with progression opportunities. All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Some roles are genuinely restricted to a particular sex in line with the Equality Act 2010; please check the vacancy details. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button — you can also find and explore this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
This opportunity is aimed at genuinely caring Female* Support Workers who want a meaningful, stable role and the chance to develop a career in social care; no previous experience is required — just compassion, patience and a willingness to learn. Voyage Care offers a strong benefits package including enhanced evening and weekend pay (+50p/hr), premium overtime rates (+£1/hr), Wagestream access (draw up to 40% of earned pay), a funded Blue Light Card, 24/7 doctor line, family-inclusive cash plans, enhanced retirement leave, long service awards and a structured training programme with progression opportunities. All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Some roles are genuinely restricted to a particular sex in line with the Equality Act 2010; please check the vacancy details. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button — you can also find and explore this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Enhanced evening/weekend pay (+50p) and premium overtime (+£1/h) — immediate boost to take-home pay for night shifts.
Set night shifts (20:30–08:00), just 2–3 per week — predictable rota that frees daytime for childcare or other commitments.
24/7 doctor line and family-cover cash plans — strong health support for you and your dependants.
Wagestream (draw up to 40% of pay early) plus a funded Blue Light Card — helpful cash access and high-street discounts.
No experience required with full induction and career progression — ideal for returners, career-changers or upskilling.
Female-only roles where required (Equality Act compliant) — suitable if you prefer providing intimate personal care to women.
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Enhanced evening/weekend pay (+50p) and premium overtime (+£1/h) — immediate boost to take-home pay for night shifts.; Set night shifts (20:30–08:00), just 2–3 per week — predictable rota that frees daytime for childcare or other commitments.; 24/7 doctor line and family-cover cash plans — strong health support for you and your dependants.; Wagestream (draw up to 40% of pay early) plus a funded Blue Light Card — helpful cash access and high-street discounts.; No experience required with full induction and career progression — ideal for returners, career-changers or upskilling.; Female-only roles where required (Equality Act compliant) — suitable if you prefer providing intimate personal care to women.
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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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