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PERMANENT BONUS ENHANCED DBS FAMILY PENSION VISA
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Full training provided plus opportunity to gain QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care — ideal if you're starting or returning to care.
Generous benefits, probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS — real financial & practical support.
Inclusive, award-winning employer (Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident, Investors in People Gold) — supportive workplace culture.
Community-based role in Reading — support people to enjoy local activities like shopping or swimming; great if you drive and want local shifts.
Permanent, full-time position with an established, friendly team — stability and a reliable rota to help balance family life.
No prior experience needed; provide respectful personal, practical and emotional care — suits caring women seeking rewarding, hands-on work.
Support Worker (Creative Support) — Reading, Berkshire. Full-time, permanent on-site role supporting adults with learning disabilities in a supported living service. You will work with an established, friendly team to help people enjoy life at home and in the community — from swimming and shopping to music activities — while delivering respectful personal care and practical and emotional support. No previous experience is required: full training is provided and you can work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Pay is up to £12.40 per hour.
Creative Support offers a competitive package including a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days' annual leave and a company-paid enhanced DBS. The organisation is committed to inclusion and equality — a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident employer and recent Investors in People Gold award holder. This role is ideal for caring people, particularly women looking for a meaningful, stable role or returning to work, but applicants must be located in and eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship or Skilled Worker Visas). The vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — please click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert to submit your application.
Creative Support offers a competitive package including a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days' annual leave and a company-paid enhanced DBS. The organisation is committed to inclusion and equality — a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident employer and recent Investors in People Gold award holder. This role is ideal for caring people, particularly women looking for a meaningful, stable role or returning to work, but applicants must be located in and eligible to work in the UK (no sponsorship or Skilled Worker Visas). The vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — please click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert to submit your application.
Full training provided plus opportunity to gain QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care — ideal if you're starting or returning to care.
Generous benefits, probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS — real financial & practical support.
Inclusive, award-winning employer (Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident, Investors in People Gold) — supportive workplace culture.
Community-based role in Reading — support people to enjoy local activities like shopping or swimming; great if you drive and want local shifts.
Permanent, full-time position with an established, friendly team — stability and a reliable rota to help balance family life.
No prior experience needed; provide respectful personal, practical and emotional care — suits caring women seeking rewarding, hands-on work.
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Full training provided plus opportunity to gain QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care — ideal if you're starting or returning to care.; Generous benefits: probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days annual leave and company-paid enhanced DBS — real financial & practical support.; Inclusive, award-winning employer (Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident, Investors in People Gold) — supportive workplace culture.; Community-based role in Reading — support people to enjoy local activities like shopping or swimming; great if you drive and want local shifts.; Permanent, full-time position with an established, friendly team — stability and a reliable rota to help balance family life.; No prior experience needed; provide respectful personal, practical and emotional care — suits caring women seeking rewarding, hands-on work.
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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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