Support Worker in Chippenham inChippenham PUBLISHED FRI 24 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£14.82 to £15.29 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 24 October 2025 Salary: £14.82 to £15.29 per hour Additional salary information: £14.82 - £15.29 an hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 14 November 2025 Location: Chippenham, SN15 3PE Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: F0041-5848 Apply for this job Summary Work in a person-centred way with customers and promote their wellbeing, choices, dignity and independence. This will be achieved through the key-worker system. Planning activities for and with customers, taking into account differing needs, wishes and preferences. Creation of menus taking into account medical conditions, wishes, preferences, diets, etc Support customers either living in their own home, or whilst visiting the settings. Where appropriate, support customers to understand and maintain their tenancies, or licence agreements. Support customers moving into or out of the property; to be involved in the planning, preparation and execution of the move, or stay at short break services. Encourage and support customers in their personal, social (including religious), and leisure and work activities. Support customers maintain and develop relationships. When required undertake sleeping-in duties or waking night duties on the premises. Act as a link person between the customer and work, college or leisure establishments and advising those establishments as necessary on the requirements or needs of the customer. Provide emotional and practical support for customers with everyday issues or when customers are faced with more difficult decisions or experiences. Assist/support customers with all aspects of their financial and home management so that financial commitments (paying bills, shopping, benefit claims, etc) are met. Assist customers with household tasks. Where required, assist customers in administering their own medicine, or administer medication to customers if this is required. Seek advice and guidance from Senior support workers and the Team Leader. Only in exceptional circumstances will the postholder will be responsible for running shifts and should normally have access to more senior staff members whilst on shift. Focus on the individual, their strengths, choices, assets and goals through person centred planning
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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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