Support Worker in Chippenham inChippenham PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.50 to £13.20 per hour
TEMPORARY
The Best Connection Group Limited rsJRh96Tu
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 30 October 2025 Salary: £12.50 to £13.20 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: 29 November 2025 Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0LR Company: The Best Connection Group Limited Job type: Temporary Job reference: JN -_1761840454 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Care Connection are recruiting, Experienced Support Workers, to support our clients in and around Chippenham. As an Agency Support Worker, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. You will be able to work across a variety of care settings in the Wiltshire area. Supporting each service user in a person-centred way always following support plans, to enable you to give the very best person centred support and help each individual to lead the most fulfilling lives. You will encourage each individual to be as independent as possible and to develop new skills This is a temporary, ad hoc role, you will be supporting our clients with staffing gaps due to sickness and holidays. You will follow support plans to ensure person centred support, and encourage independence and choice in all aspects of daily life. Shifts here are between 07.00-22.00, they also have a sleep in shift at this service. Job Role: A Support Worker is required to deliver support within an adult's health or social care environment, supporting with daily living tasks or development of new skills. The tasks may be one to one with an adult or with other support workers or health professionals, they may be provided within the home and garden itself or outside in the community, equipment may be required for moving and handling or health tasks. A support plan on site must be followed for completion of tasks, safety, client communication and any end-of-life instruction where relevant. Benefits: · Weekly pay from £12.50-£13.20 per hour shift dependent! · Holiday accrued as you work! · Shifts ranging from days and nights to weekends! · Flexible working hours around your own availability! · Induction and refresher training! · On call support!
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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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