Support Worker in Cheltenham inCheltenham PUBLISHED TUE 21 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.36 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 21 October 2025 Salary: £12.36 per hour Additional salary information: Competitive Hours: Full time Closing date: 19 November 2025 Location: Cheltenham, GL51 8DT Company: Caretech Job type: Permanent Job reference: 21347 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Location: Cheltenham Pay: £12.36 per hour We are unable to consider Skilled or Student Visa applicants for this opening CareTech is a person-centred Care Company, which provides quality of care to adults nationwide. Our vision is a world where there is equal opportunity for individuals to live independently and make their own decisions. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day *£500 Recommend a Friend Bonus Key Skills Experience in a Caring environment preferred, but not essential Able to work days, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our Service Users Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a positive difference to someone else’s life Good written skills Company Values Friendly, passionate and caring nature Positive, pleasant and approachable Empowering others to develop and live fulfilling lives Person Centred, allowing our Service Users to explore & utilise their own strengths Innovative, by using or showing new methods and ideas Rewards & Benefits *£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus *Blue Light Discount Card Up to 28 Days Holiday Full induction programme to Care Certificate Standards Dedicated learning & development programmes We provide free training to achieve qualification in Social Care Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Career progression within the company CareTech Foundation – Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants What we do! We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are Specialist Mental Health Services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational and social activities. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. If you have not heard from us within 14 days please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. *T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period Cheltenham - Support Worker [SYS-21347]
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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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