Support Worker in Bodmin inBodmin PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £12.50/hr Hours: Part time Closing date: 14 November 2025 Location: Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2HL Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_84047 Apply for this job Summary Be Someone's Everyday Hero - Support Worker Liskeard, Cornwall Up to £12.50/hr Are you someone who brings kindness into everything you do? Do you believe everyone deserves to live a full and dignified life, no matter the challenges they face? At Active Care Group , we're here to make that belief a reality. As one of the UK's largest providers of complex care, we're proud to support individuals with acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and complex health needs helping them thrive in the comfort of their own homes and communities. We're looking for a warm, compassionate Support Worker to join us in Liskeard, Cornwall , supporting a wonderful gentleman with an acquired brain injury to live life on his own terms. Meet the Client: He's a friendly, easy-going guy with a great sense of humor and a real love for rock music he even gets to live concerts when he can! He enjoys being around people and keeps a busy week with regular art and music clubs. He's sociable, fun to be around, and would really value a care assistant who shares his positive outlook and can support him in living life to the fullest. What You Can Expect: - 24-hour shifts (with sleep-ins) - 6 shifts a month for consistent, predictable work What You'll Be Doing : - Encouraging and supporting medication routines - Offering compassionate behavioural support - Cooking and engaging in daily activities - Driving to appointments and community outings (full UK driving licence required) Full training, shadow shifts and ongoing support providedwe're with you every step of the way. What You'll Bring : - A kind, caring approach - Flexibility and reliability - Excellent communication skills What You'll Get in Return: - Competitive payup to £12.50/hr - Regular shifts on a rolling rota - 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata) - A Nest Personal Pension account - Access to our Active Awards programme to recognise excellence - Refer a Friend schemeearn up to £1,500 - Dedicated support from our expert clinical and leadership teams Join Active Care Group and be part of something truly special. Together, we help people live fuller, more independent livesat home and in their communities. Apply today and start your journey with purpose.
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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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