Support Worker in Kidderminster inKidderminster PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.21 per hour PERMANENT

National Care Group rY2vBC5tv

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 28 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 per hour Additional salary information: Competitive Hours: Full time Closing date: 26 November 2025 Location: Kidderminster, DY11 6JZ Company: National Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: ncg/TP/10062591/7162 Apply for this job Summary Job Description Support Worker Up to 42 hours per week £12.21 Per Hour Service : Endurance Care Bewdley and Baxter Endurance Care is apart of National Care Group . Endurance Care Worcestershire provides quality supported living services to people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and associated complex needs. We are dedicated to empowering people, enabling them to develop skills for life, and supporting them in boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Do you dare to make a difference? We know working in care is more than ‘just a job’. To us it’s playing a crucial role in enabling the people we support to live their best lives. You can expect; Accelerated career paths with no experience required Recognised qualifications with paid training Flexible working patterns Inclusive culture with progressive wellbeing support Wagestream app - real time access to earned wages. Refer a friend scheme The support worker role is exciting and varied that will include: Provide quality support where you will listen, discuss and plan individuals goals and ambitions. Provide person-centred support Encourage and empower those we support to be independent in their everyday lives! We are an employer that strives in the quality care we provide. We are looking for dedicated people who are looking to excel and progress! At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for! Apply today!

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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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