Support Worker in Langport inLangport PUBLISHED TUE 28 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 28 October 2025 Hours: Full time Closing date: 27 November 2025 Location: Langport, TA10 0NQ Company: CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED Job type: Permanent Job reference: 1415161843 Apply for this job Summary Support Worker Care and Support - The Lodge Care Home Contract: Full Time , Part- Time, Bank Salary: £12.21 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: Full Time, Part Time , Bank The Lodge is a charming detached home in Langport, set beside Immacolata House and surrounded by beautiful Somerset countryside. We provide personalised support for adults with learning disabilities in a warm, relaxed, and homely environment. We are looking for a caring and reliable Support Worker to join our small and supportive team. You do not need experience to apply if you have the right values and a willingness to learn. What We Offer £12.21 per hour 36.75 hours per week available (three 11.5 hour shifts) or zero hours Bank contract Additional £2 per hour overtime Pension Uniform provided Onsite parking 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) What You Will Do As a Support Worker, you will help residents with daily routines while encouraging independence and choice. You will support with personal care, meals, activities, social interaction, and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment. Your approach will be patient, respectful, and focused on promoting dignity, wellbeing, and confidence. What We Are Looking For A kind, calm, and caring approach Good communication and teamwork skills Reliability and a genuine interest in supporting others NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is preferred or willingness to work towards it Experience in care is helpful but not essential as full training will be provided About Us The Lodge is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to providing outstanding care and building supportive workplaces where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity guide everything we do. If these values feel like a match for who you are, we would love to hear from you.
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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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