Support Worker in Chippenham inChippenham PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.34 per hour
PERMANENT
Voyage Care rTXh0Gnp7
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Support Worker – Chippenham | £12.34 per hour, full time, permanent. You’ll work a mix of shifts (07:00–14:15, 14:15–21:30 or 07:00–21:30) across the week, including some weekends, supporting residents in a friendly residential service. The role is very hands‑on: you’ll assist with personal care, teach life skills such as cooking or budgeting, encourage social and community access, and plan activities ranging from trips to local pubs and the cinema to quiet evenings playing video games or watching films. Practical, compassionate support helps people build confidence and independence — for example helping someone make a meal on their own or supporting a first holiday away from home.
This opportunity suits caring, patient people who want real responsibility and steady hours, and it’s ideal for women and carers seeking flexible, meaningful work with career progression. No prior experience is required — full training and ongoing development are provided, plus promotion prospects within Voyage Care. Benefits include an extra 50p per hour for evenings and weekends (Ts & Cs apply), an additional £1 per hour on premium overtime, Wagestream access to draw up to 40% of earned pay, a funded Blue Light Card, a 24/7 doctor line for colleagues and families, cash plans that also cover dependants, enhanced retirement leave and long service awards. All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to apply and find the full listing on jobsincare.com.
This opportunity suits caring, patient people who want real responsibility and steady hours, and it’s ideal for women and carers seeking flexible, meaningful work with career progression. No prior experience is required — full training and ongoing development are provided, plus promotion prospects within Voyage Care. Benefits include an extra 50p per hour for evenings and weekends (Ts & Cs apply), an additional £1 per hour on premium overtime, Wagestream access to draw up to 40% of earned pay, a funded Blue Light Card, a 24/7 doctor line for colleagues and families, cash plans that also cover dependants, enhanced retirement leave and long service awards. All offers are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to apply and find the full listing 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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