Support Worker in Kidderminster inKidderminster PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13 to £13.5 per hour
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Charles Hunter Associates Ltd rL5y4Qbzz
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 29 October 2025 Salary: £13 to £13.5 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 28 November 2025 Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire, dy14 8uh Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd Job type: Permanent Job reference: rcko29/10_1761745557 Apply for this job Summary MUST BE A DRIVER WITH A CAR Do you want to make a real difference in people lives? Are you a passionate and engaging Support Worker? I am recruiting for Support Workers who have experience in supporting Children in a residential setting with learning disabilities across the DY14 area. You will be providing support to children within children's homes. Shifts available: Day shifts Sleep in's Wake nights Benefits for you as a Support Worker: PAYE payments starting from £13 + holiday pay £50 Sleeps Full time hoursavailable E-learning training offered via Charles Hunter Opportunity to work with Leading Care providers A Dedicated Consultant to you Weekly pay To be considered for this Support Worker position, you must have: Express a passionate and engaging attitude Enhanced Adult and Child DBS Certificate Minimum 6months experience working in the social care sector If this sounds like something of interest to you or if you would like to discuss this role in further detail, I would love to hear from you. Apply Here Now!!! Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .
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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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