Support Worker in Salisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED TUE 21 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£12.21 to £13.46 per hour
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 21 October 2025 Salary: £12.21 to £13.46 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: 18 November 2025 Location: Salisbury, South West, SP5 3BG Company: Salutem Care and Education Job type: Permanent Job reference: 58241841 Apply for this job Summary About The Company Are you someone who finds purpose in helping others live their best lives? Do you want to be part of a team that’s as compassionate as it is skilled? We’re looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our specialist care service in Alderbury. About The Role About the Service the Location is a spacious, open-plan bungalow supporting five individuals with complex care needs. Each person has their own bedroom, and the shared living, dining, and kitchen areas create a warm, inclusive environment. We provide: - Full personal care (washing, dressing, feeding) - Oxygen therapy and suctioning - Hoisting and manual handling - Community-based support and outings This is a vibrant, person-centred service where every individual is celebrated for who they are. About the Role Your day-to-day will include: - - Standard support worker duties - Assisting with oxygen therapy and suctioning (training provided) - Medication administration and manual handling - Supporting individuals in the community No prior experience in complex care? That’s okay—we’ll train you. What matters most is your willingness to learn and your commitment to making a difference. About You We’re looking for someone who is: - Kind, reliable, and ready to take on a new challenge - Experienced in care (desirable) or bringing transferable skills from other sectors - A team player who values diversity and person-centred support If you’re someone who thrives in a close-knit, supportive environment and enjoys helping others live with dignity and joy, you’ll fit right in. Why Join Us? Work with a diverse, experienced team - Support individuals with unique personalities and a great sense of humour - Be part of a service that feels like a community - Receive full training and ongoing development Location & Accessibility Located in Alderbury, our service is best accessed by car. Public transport links are limited, so being a driver is preferred for your convenience. Why Join Alderbury? If you're looking to make a real difference in someone's life and thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you. Our service is growing, and we need caring, dedicated individuals to help us continue providing the highest level of care to those who need it most. Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes. Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.
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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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