Support Worker in Melksham inMelksham PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£14 to £14.65 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: £14 to £14.65 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 05 December 2025 Location: Melksham, Wiltshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd Job type: Temporary Job reference: ONSWMELK0511 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Melksham Pay: £14-£14.65 per hour Day shifts, night shifts | Flexible | Full-time and part-time opportunities available Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives? Whether you’re starting out or looking to progress your career in healthcare, this role gives you the opportunity to support individuals with daily activities and enhance their overall well-being. What You’ll Do Provide compassionate, person-centred care Assist with meals, medication, and daily routines Support clients during outings, walks, and activities Create a safe and nurturing environment Receive thorough induction for each client, plus ongoing training to develop your skills Why Work with Completely Care? Competitive pay rates Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle: mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays Refresher training for all staff Dedicated consultant support to find the right role Join a trusted recruitment agency specialising in social care, healthcare, childcare, and education How to Apply Call Email your CV to https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpqSxJ7Yfd
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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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