Support Worker in Plymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED FRI 17 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 17 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £13.50/hr Hours: Part time Closing date: 16 November 2025 Location: Plymouth, Devon, PL1 Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_86Apply for this job Summary ? Bank Support Worker Flexible Shifts | Plymouth About Active Care Group Active Care Group are the UK's leading provider of complex care. We place people at the heart of everything we do, improving lives by delivering the highest quality care tailored to each individual. Our award-winning specialist services support people with complex conditions including acquired brain injury, spinal injury, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, and respiratory and ventilation needs. About the Role We're looking for compassionate and reliable Bank Support Workers to join our team in Plymouth. This flexible role is perfect for those who want to make a difference while choosing when they work. You'll work within our clients' homes, providing high-quality support that empowers individuals to live as independently as possible. What You'll Be Doing: Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) Supporting with moving and handling Assisting with household tasks such as cooking and cleaning Encouraging participation in social and leisure activities Promoting independence, dignity, and choice in every aspect of care About You: Caring, empathetic, and committed to helping others Reliable, flexible, and a good communicator Previous experience in care is desirable, but not essential full training will be provided Must be eligible to work in the UK Full UK driving licence is desirable What We Offer: Competitive pay rates Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle Comprehensive training and ongoing support Opportunity to gain experience across a range of complex care settings If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and want to be part of a supportive and growing team, we'd 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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