Support Worker in Chester inChester 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: £13.50/hr Hours: Full time Closing date: 14 November 2025 Location: Chester, Cheshire, CH1 Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_84213 Apply for this job Summary Join a Truly Special Care Team in Flintshire Are you a dedicated Support Worker with your NVQ Level 3 or eager to achieve one with fully funded training ? Role Type: Double-handed support | 13-hour day shifts (8am-9pm)| 3 days per week over 7 days Are you a compassionate, intuitive carer with a heart for making meaningful connections? Do you believe that care is more than just a jobit's a calling? If so, we'd love to introduce you to someone truly remarkable. Meet our Client: Our client is a vibrant soul who sustained an acquired brain injury (ABI) following a choking incident. Though non-verbal, his personality beams through every smile, every tear, and every shared moment. He lives independently in his own home and is supported by a close-knit, loving family who are actively involved in his care journey. He's a wheelchair user, has a PEG, and requires full personal care with double-handed support. Communication is beautifully uniquehe understands both Welsh and English and responds with expressive smiles or tears. If you're someone who can read between the lines and connect beyond words, you'll thrive in this role. What our client Loves: Live music (just not too loud!) Football & rugbyespecially Manchester United Laughing along to Brassic and other series Trampolining and hydrotherapy Prom walks and community outings Visits from Mum, Dad, and their adorable dog What you will Need: Must be a driver (over 25) to drive his mobility van NVQ Level 3 qualified Kind, patient, and emotionally intelligent Able to commit to either 3 shifts/week or 2 shifts/week (if job shared) Open to a warm Meet & Greet with the client and his family before starting If you're ready to make a real difference in someone's lifeand be part of a care team that values empathy, humour, and human connectionwe'd love to hear from you. Let's make care personal. What to look forward to: Salaries up to £13.50 per hour Regular consistent work with set rolling rotas Accrued holiday pay A Nest Personal Pension account We recognise outstanding Active Behaviours via the Active Awards programme Refer a Friend Scheme and earn yourself up to £1000 by recommending someone you know and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability confident employer.

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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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