Support Worker in Chippenham inChippenham PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker with Voyage Care in Chippenham (SN15) — part-time nights at £12.34 per hour. Typical shifts are 21:15–07:15, working two shifts a week including some weekends, so you get a predictable rota and real work–life balance. Based in a friendly residential service, you’ll support people to gain independence through personal care, life skills, community access and social activities — from helping someone prepare a meal to going to the cinema or a local pub. The role is hands-on, varied and ideal for someone who enjoys practical, person-centred support.
You don’t need prior experience to succeed; Voyage Care offers a structured induction, training and clear progression so you can build a career in care. Colleague benefits include enhanced evening and weekend pay (+50p), premium overtime (+£1), Wagestream access to up to 40% of pay, a funded Blue Light Card, a 24/7 doctor line covering colleagues and their families, cash plans, enhanced retirement leave and long-service awards. This is a permanent role subject to DBS and references. Click the "Apply Now" button alongside this listing to apply — you can also explore similar roles and find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
You don’t need prior experience to succeed; Voyage Care offers a structured induction, training and clear progression so you can build a career in care. Colleague benefits include enhanced evening and weekend pay (+50p), premium overtime (+£1), Wagestream access to up to 40% of pay, a funded Blue Light Card, a 24/7 doctor line covering colleagues and their families, cash plans, enhanced retirement leave and long-service awards. This is a permanent role subject to DBS and references. Click the "Apply Now" button alongside this listing to apply — you can also explore similar roles and find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
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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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