Support Worker - Day Centre in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED THU 9 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.21 per hour TEMPORARY

Brook Street reS5ENwfj

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Support Worker - Day Centre Job details Posting date: 09 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 per hour Additional salary information: Flexible work, weekly pay, ongoing training Hours: Full time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Bristol, Bristol, BS16 3HE Company: Brook Street Job type: Temporary Job reference: BBBH424856_1760Apply for this job Summary Support Worker - Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs Location: Day Centre (Bristol area) Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour Full-time / Part-time positions available We are seeking compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our team at a busy day centre, supporting between 25-30 individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. Key Responsibilities: Provide personal care and support tailored to individual needs Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing Assist with daily activities and ensure a safe, inclusive environment Communicate effectively with service users, colleagues, and families Essential Requirements: Manual Handling experience Personal care experience Safeguarding and Health & Safety training Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy Strong verbal and written communication skills Desirable: Full UK driving licence Medication administration training

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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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