Support Worker in Braintree inBraintree PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.52 to £13.27 per hour
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Provide Care Solutions rwgco4cSx
Job description
Make a real difference supporting adults in supported living in Braintree, Essex with Provide Care Solutions. As a Support Worker you’ll help residents keep their own tenancies and live with chosen housemates, supporting day-to-day life, attending community activities, shopping, college or work, and developing practical skills such as cooking, budgeting and personal care. The role is on-site with daytime shifts and permanent contracts available, offered as full- or part-time; pay is £12.52–£13.27 per hour.
This position suits compassionate, hands-on carers who value empathy and inclusion and want work that directly empowers people to lead fuller lives. Previous experience in a similar support role is helpful but your warmth and commitment matter most. Please note Provide Care Solutions cannot offer Home Office sponsorship. To apply, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert.
This position suits compassionate, hands-on carers who value empathy and inclusion and want work that directly empowers people to lead fuller lives. Previous experience in a similar support role is helpful but your warmth and commitment matter most. Please note Provide Care Solutions cannot offer Home Office sponsorship. To apply, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert.
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Tell me about your previous experience in a similar support role and what you found most rewarding and most challenging.
Give an example of a time when you supported someone to learn or improve a life skill (for example cooking, budgeting or personal care). What did you do and what was the outcome?
How would you encourage a resident who is reluctant to join a community activity they might enjoy?
Describe how you would manage a disagreement or conflict between housemates in a supported living setting.
If you suspected a resident was being harmed or neglected, what steps would you take and who would you inform?
1. 1. Tell me about your previous experience in a similar support role and what you found most rewarding and most challenging.
2. 2. Give an example of a time when you supported someone to learn or improve a life skill (for example cooking, budgeting or personal care). What did you do and what was the outcome?
3. 3. How would you encourage a resident who is reluctant to join a community activity they might enjoy?
4. 4. Describe how you would manage a disagreement or conflict between housemates in a supported living setting.
5. 5. If you suspected a resident was being harmed or neglected, what steps would you take and who would you inform?
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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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