Support Worker - Female Only (Driver) (SWFS1) in Salisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED FRI 17 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.21 to £12.30 per hour PERMANENT

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Support Worker - Female Only (Driver) (SWFS1) Job details Posting date: 17 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £12.30 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Swanton Care and Community Job type: Permanent Job reference: SWFS1 Apply for this job Summary Earn competitive pay + develop and grow with a company that cares about you! If you’re outgoing, friendly and passionate about people, you could make a real positive difference as a Support Worker in the Swanton Community Services Team in Salisbury. You’ll be supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives within their community. Also, you will be role modelling best practice to other staff and encouraging them to do their very best. You’ll be… Supporting service users with daily activities – providing high quality support to people of all ages to achieve their goals and aspirations Encouraging personal development – helping service users develop valuable life skills Proactive – supporting service users to engage in their local community from going shopping, to attending leisure events Supporting staff – acting as a mentor to other support workers and supporting the Field Care Supervisor You’ll enjoy… Competitive pay – earn up to £12.30 per hour Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours Exclusive staff discounts – offers on top brands Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people Excellent career opportunities – develop yourself and your career Paid ongoing training – from our exclusive Training Academy Team Paid holiday – to support your personal life 24/7 support – for your health and mental wellbeing Pension – to help prepare for your future Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £300 for every friend that starts with us *T&Cs apply You’ll need… Experience working with adults with disabilities IT literacy Strong communication and interpersonal skills Patience, compassion and a can-do attitude at all times A responsible, dedicated and a flexible approach to work Previous experience working with people with learning disabilities is required. When you join, you’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Training Academy where you’ll learn the specialist skills to deliver high quality support. All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the ‘Swanton Difference’ through our focus on quality and compassion!

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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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