Support Worker in Hounslow inHounslow PUBLISHED FRI 24 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£25,702.00 to £27,080.00 per year
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Web Recruit Ltd re7UdSP91
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 24 October 2025 Salary: £25,702.00 to £27,.00 per year Hours: Full time Closing date: 23 November 2025 Location: Hounslow, London Remote working: On-site only Company: Web Recruit Ltd Job type: Permanent Job reference: 10054 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Job description Are you looking for a career with the satisfaction of knowing you can make a positive difference to someone’s life? Becoming a Support Worker at Certitude means you can have fun while supporting people to develop new skills, meet new people, and live the life they want. Salary: £25,702 - £27,per annum Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Job Type: Permanent – Full-time Service: Learning Disabilities Location: Ealing / Hounslow Closing Date: 24/11/2025 Ref No: 10054 Benefits - A stimulating work environment full of opportunities to learn and develop - 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays & enrolment onto a pension scheme - 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme - Paid Enhanced DBS - Eye care vouchers - Salary sacrifice schemes available: travel to work loan, cycle to work scheme, gym membership, and tech purchase About the role As a Support Worker, you will work directly with people in their homes and in the community. You will be expected to support people with a variety of needs, enabling them to live the lives they want. Duties will include: - Building great relationships with people we support and the people important to their lives - Promoting choice and participation when supporting people with daily tasks - Co-creating opportunities for people to try new things and offering information to support people to make their own choices - Offering personalised support by working with people’s strengths to build their confidence and overcome obstacles with the aim of achieving their goals - Encouraging people to participate in activities that bring them joy and meaning About you We recognise that everyone, regardless of their personal history, has talents, abilities, and unique personal qualities. Through a focus on individual strengths, abilities, and capabilities, our person-centred way of thinking and working inspires people to be their best. To be a Support Worker at Certitude, it is essential that you: - Can motivate others and build their confidence to try new things, meet new people, and achieve what they want to achieve - Are practical and organised - Are able to make and maintain great relationships and support others to develop their own relationships - Can use a range of standard and non-standard technology, such as the internet, emails, databases, Microsoft Office applications, and a smartphone/iPad You will be given training, development, and coaching to help you feel confident in providing great support and to help you advance in your career. About the Organisation We have a passion for life and make it our mission to support people in living the life they desire, whatever that may be. We care about the people we support and the work we do, and we would love for you to join us at Certitude. Read more about us on our website and visit our ‘Work for Us’ page. You can also learn about us through our ‘Values and Behaviours’ page. Do you want to be a Support Worker at Certitude? Complete an application form, and someone from the Recruitment Team will be in touch! If you have any questions, please contact us. All our posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, as well as a full employment history and employment references. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and support provided, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close vacancies before the date stated when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered. Support, Worker, Hounslow, Bexley, Ealing, Harrow, Hammersmith, Fulham, Hillingdon, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP.
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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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