Support Worker - Female in South West inSouth West PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Competitive rates
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Cygnet Health Care rqK00rRF
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Support Worker - Female at Cygnet Alders Clinic, GL1: work as part of a skilled team delivering specialist, psychologically informed care to women with personality disorders and complex needs. You will work 42 hours a week across days and nights in a 20‑bed rehabilitation service that supports progress through three living areas — Severn (assessment and stabilisation), Avon (treatment and engagement) and Coln (community transition). Day‑to‑day you’ll offer hands‑on physical and emotional support, assist with medical and welfare needs, safeguard and maintain a safe, clean environment, and help service users build independence through person‑centred care. This role is based in a women‑only service and is particularly suited to female carers who bring sensitivity, resilience and strong communication skills. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.
This permanent, full‑time post pays £29,243 a year and offers clear routes for career progression — including apprenticeship opportunities, expert supervision and ongoing training — so you can grow professionally while making tangible differences every day. Benefits include a health cash plan, 24‑hour GP support line, life assurance, free eye tests, pension contributions, discounts (gym, car lease and more), Smart Health Toolkit support and employee referral incentives. Please note sponsorship is not available at this time. If you’re ready to support women through meaningful recovery and development, click the "Apply Now" button that appears with this advert to submit your application via jobsincare.com.
This permanent, full‑time post pays £29,243 a year and offers clear routes for career progression — including apprenticeship opportunities, expert supervision and ongoing training — so you can grow professionally while making tangible differences every day. Benefits include a health cash plan, 24‑hour GP support line, life assurance, free eye tests, pension contributions, discounts (gym, car lease and more), Smart Health Toolkit support and employee referral incentives. Please note sponsorship is not available at this time. If you’re ready to support women through meaningful recovery and development, click the "Apply Now" button that appears with this advert to submit your application via 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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