Support Worker in Hereford inHereford PUBLISHED THU 23 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 23 October 2025 Salary: £12.30 to £12.88 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 22 November 2025 Location: Hereford, Herefordshire Remote working: On-site only Company: Senad Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: SCP/OE Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Orchard End, Wellington, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 8AL Salary: £12.30 per hour - £12.88 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Working on a condensed rota pattern. working from 7.15am – 9.45pm on a two on four off basis (plus 3 sleep ins per month) What will we offer you? - Good Pension Scheme - Travel Allowance for those commuting 14+ miles - Wellness Programme - Paid induction and training time - Good internal progression opportunities - Generous paid annual leave package - Free DBS - A bonus payment of £1500 if you have a relevant Level 3 qualification About Orchard End… Orchard End is a community based residential home for six adults, we are able to provide specialist support for people with learning difficulties, as well as visual impairments, deafness and epilepsy. We pride ourselves in providing a happy environment, person centred support and a range of activities for our residents to enjoy. Our staff and service users regularly go swimming, do pottery and engage with our local community at church, garden centres, the library, coffee mornings, and social clubs. What does the role of Support Worker involve? You will provide any support required to the residents of Orchard End, this can include personal care, administering medication, teaching life skills, completing paperwork and arranging activities. While this role can be challenging at times, and there is a lot to learn, we offer a robust induction programme that will well equip you to provide exceptional care. Existing staff members are also more than happy to support you in your journey to become an exceptional social care practitioner. The training provided is specific to our resident’s needs, and you will attend ongoing training in areas including Safeguarding Adults, First Aid, Autism Awareness, Epilepsy Awareness and many more. What experience do you need? - No experience is required – we provide full training! You will however need: - To be available to work shifts that include evenings & weekends - A full driving licence due to our rural location - A friendly and caring nature - A genuine desire to provide the best standard of care The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. We conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition, we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process. If you would like more information on the checks we complete please don’t hesitate to get in contact. Orchard End, Auberrow, Wellington, Herefordshire, HR4 8AL
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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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