Support Worker in Portsmouth inPortsmouth PUBLISHED TUE 21 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

£12.50 to £13.50 per hour TEMPORARY

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd rL5y4Qbzz

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 21 October 2025 Salary: £12.50 to £13.50 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 20 November 2025 Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO12EA Company: Charles Hunter Associates Ltd Job type: Temporary Job reference: SH-PortsmouthD_1761Apply for this job Summary Experienced Support Workers - Portsmouth Area 1:1 Support We're currently looking for experienced, reliable, and compassionate Support Workers in the Portsmouth area to join our growing team. You will be supporting children and young people on a 1:1 basis , following an individual activity plan tailored to their needs. This is a rewarding opportunity for those who are passionate about making a real difference in a young person's life. What We're Looking For: Minimum 6 months experience in a support or care role Must drive and have access to your own vehicle Confident working 1:1 with children or young people Flexible, proactive, and able to follow structured activity plans Friendly, professional, and reliable What's on Offer: Competitive hourly rate Expenses refunded Opportunity to make a meaningful impact If you're an experienced support worker looking for a rewarding role with flexibility and independence, we'd love to hear from you! 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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