Support Worker in Grimsby inGrimsby PUBLISHED THU 16 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 16 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: Up to £12.40 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 81910 Apply for this job Summary Are you a kind, patient and caring individual looking to make a positive impact within your career? Creative Support are looking for a Support Worker to join our friendly staff team in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. You will support adults with learning disabilities with their daily lives. Every day is different here at our service in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. The people we support enjoy going ice skating and dancing at local discos. Support Worker Duties: • Providing excellent care and support to individuals with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and non-verbal communication requirements. • Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities both within and outside their homes • Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest • Administrating and monitoring prescribed medication to service users. No previous care experience is needed. We offer full and part time hours, weekend work and bank holidays. The service has great public transport links. Vacancy Reference Number: 81910 Applications 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 awarded. 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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