Support worker in Keighley inKeighley PUBLISHED WED 15 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.92 per hour
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Support worker Job details Posting date: 15 October 2025 Salary: £13.92 per hour Additional salary information: £13.92 an hour Hours: Full time Closing date: December 2025 Location: Keighley, BD214HP Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: E0456-25-Apply for this job Summary Female Support Worker – Keighley £13.92 per hour Driver essential (rural location) Shifts Available Monday - Friday 15.15- 20.45 x2 shifts a week Saturdays: 10:00 – 16:00 / 16:00 – 22:00 plus bank shifts Why Join Us? Are you caring, patient, and looking for a role where every shift makes a difference? At Libertatem Healthcare, we’ll support you to succeed and give you the tools to grow your career in complex care. You’ll be working as part of a 2:1 care team supporting a lovely female client who enjoys structured routines, day centre visits, and local walks. She has learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behaviours that may challenge, so we’re looking for someone calm, reliable, and proactive to be part of her journey. What You’ll Do Provide personal care & mobility support Help with light household tasks Support structured routines & community activities Use non-verbal communication (client is non-verbal) Be a consistent, reassuring presence in her life What We’re Looking For A compassionate and dependable personality A full UK driving licence & your own vehicle Experience in care is a must – full paid training is provided What You’ll Get Paid training (online & classroom) Support from your Nurse Manager & Care Co-ordinator NVQ opportunities in Health & Social Care Guaranteed introduction to your client before first shift Career development & progression pathways Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & referral bonus scheme Inclusion Matters We’re proud to be an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer. This role requires a female Support Worker for personal care reasons, but we welcome applicants from all backgrounds for other roles across our organisation. Apply today and join #Libertatem – where your care makes the difference. #Libertatem Libertatem Healthcare The Libertatem Healthcare Group, was established to provide the very best levels of care and support for clients who have sustained Personal Injuries or suffered from Medical Negligence.Operating on a national basis, Libertatem Healthcare Group can provide your clients with care and support wherever they are located. Our care and support packages put our client’s independence at the very centre of everything we do. The Libertatem Healthcare Group is rated OUTSTANDING with the Care Quality Commission and is a registered provider with CIW in Wales.
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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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