Support Worker in Huddersfield inHuddersfield PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.36 per hour
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Caretech rJpCZw3bu
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 05 November 2025 Salary: £12.36 per hour Additional salary information: Competitive Hours: Full time Closing date: 04 December 2025 Location: Huddersfield, SW1A 1AA Company: Caretech Job type: Permanent Job reference: 21691 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Location: Huddersfield Salary: £12.36 37.50 Hours Contract Car driver required We are unable to consider skilled or student visa applicants for this opening. CareTech is a person-centred care company that provides quality care to adults. We enable young people and adults with complex needs to make their own life choices and to develop confidence and independence to live, learn, thrive, and engage, building a better future. We refer to this as Extraordinary Days, Every Day. Being a support worker is very rewarding but also hard and challenging at times. Support workers need to be able to understand that not every day is going to be sunshine and smiles. Being able to watch and support the individuals, makes those hard days a lot easier. Seeing people be able to live independently and thrive in life is a reward in itself. No two days are the same; you will face and overcome many challenges, but the rewards are priceless. Support Worker Skills & Experience Experience in a caring environment essential Experience of working with adults with autism Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities Able to work unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays Excellent communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our service users Ability to keep calm under pressure Confidence to work alone and also be part of a team (family) Passionate about making a positive difference in someone else’s life Excellent writing skills Values Friendly Positive Empowering Person Centred Innovative Rewards & Benefits *£500 Recommend A Friend Bonus *Blue Light Discount Card Industry Standard Benefits Ongoing learning & development programs Career Development/Progression Free DBS Check Free Employee Assistance Programme CareTech Foundation: the opportunity to apply for family and friends’ grants What we do! We are a well-established, nationwide healthcare provider. Our homes are specialist mental health services and established, offering adults person-centred care. We carefully develop and adapt homes to meet the varying needs of adults with mental health needs. The services are carefully located within thriving communities, offering a variety of educational, recreational, and social activities. We provide a positive impact on the service experience of people with mental health difficulties who may be experiencing emotional distress. This primarily involves support using a person-centred approach. Our support workers measure outcomes specifically to an individual’s needs and evidence using our person-centred outcome-measuring tool. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment; the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. If you have not heard from us within 14 days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. *T&C’s paid following the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period Huddersfield - Support Worker [SYS-21691]
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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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