Support Worker in Bournemouth inBournemouth PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd rL5y4Qbzz

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Hours: Full time Closing date: 28 November 2025 Location: Bournemouth, Dorset, bh11aj Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd Job type: Temporary Job reference: SH-Bournemouth_1761757099 Apply for this job Summary Support Workers - Bournemouth Complex Needs | Autism | Learning Disabilities | Supported Living Full-Time & Part-Time | Competitive Pay | Drivers Preferred Are you a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives? We are looking for Support Workers to join our team in Bournemouth , supporting individuals with complex needs, learning difficulties, autism , and challenging behaviours in supported living environments. The Role As a Support Worker, you will provide person-centred care and support to adults, helping them live as independently as possible. Duties include: Supporting individuals with daily routines and independent living skills Assisting with personal care and hygiene Managing behaviours that challenge with empathy and consistency Promoting choice, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care Supporting with community access, appointments, and activities Contributing to care plans and maintaining accurate records What We're Looking For Experience working with autism, learning disabilities, or challenging behaviour is desirable Understanding of supported living and person-centred care approaches Ability to remain calm, patient, and positive under pressure Good communication and teamwork skills Full UK driving licence preferred (some roles require travel between services) What We Offer Competitive hourly rates Flexible shifts - full-time, part-time, and weekend work available Ongoing training and career development opportunities Supportive team environment Opportunity to make a meaningful impact every single day If you're passionate about supporting others and ready to take on a rewarding and varied role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that truly values the work you do. Please note: An enhanced DBS check will be required. Sponsorship is not available for this role. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .

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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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