Support Worker in Dudley inDudley PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: November 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: Up to £12.40 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 17 November 2025 Location: Dudley, West Midlands Remote working: On-site only Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 88Apply for this job Summary We’re looking for caring, energetic and motivated people to join our team supporting three fantastic gentlemen who live independently in Dudley. The gentlemen require support with aspects of daily living, but also love to get out and about in the community. The gentlemen have expressed the desire to meet new people and have new experiences, so this is a great opportunity to bring ideas to the team to create new and exciting experiences for them! About the Role Support daily living – Assist with personal care, mobility, eating and drinking, and health needs, ensuring dignity and respect. Enjoy activities together – Accompany the gentlemen on trips out, whether that’s a coffee in town, shopping, a day out in the community, or enjoying the garden at home. Encourage independence – Help each person to make choices, develop skills and take part in meaningful activities. Promote wellbeing – Offer companionship, encouragement and emotional support so that each lady feels valued and included. Work in partnership – Build strong, positive relationships with families and professionals to ensure the best possible support. You don’t need previous experience in care – what matters most are the right values, compassion and a genuine desire to help others. We’ll provide full training and ongoing support. This is a genuinely rewarding role where you will make a real difference in the lives of four inspiring women every day. Vacancy Reference Number: 88Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
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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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