Support Worker in Royston inRoyston PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.32 per hour
PERMANENT
HCPA r02qa8zOp
Job description
Support Worker role in Royston with HCPA on behalf of Accedo Care, offering a permanent, on-site position supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental illness or physical disabilities in their own homes and in the local community. You will deliver hands-on care and practical support — personal care, household management and community access — and help people take part in leisure, education and employment activities. The post is full-time (40 hours per week) on a rota covering days and nights, pays £12.32 per hour and is based in Royston, Hertfordshire (job ref HCPA004501). Work is guided by the values of choice, fulfilment, privacy, dignity, rights and independence, and this role is ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference every day.
This opportunity is particularly well suited to caring, reliable people — including those returning to work or looking for career stability — and is attractive to women carers who value supportive teams and genuine progression. No prior health experience is essential as comprehensive training is provided, along with a funded DBS check. Staff benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling, career development, a holiday reward scheme, 28 days’ holiday pro rata, benefits and discounts, a £300 staff referral bonus, the option to join a pension scheme and regular staff events. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to submit your application before the closing date of 06 December 2025.
This opportunity is particularly well suited to caring, reliable people — including those returning to work or looking for career stability — and is attractive to women carers who value supportive teams and genuine progression. No prior health experience is essential as comprehensive training is provided, along with a funded DBS check. Staff benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling, career development, a holiday reward scheme, 28 days’ holiday pro rata, benefits and discounts, a £300 staff referral bonus, the option to join a pension scheme and regular staff events. Find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to submit your application before the closing date of 06 December 2025.
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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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