Support Worker in Southampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED MON 13 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 13 October 2025 Salary: £29,000 to £31,000 per year Additional salary information: +sleep in allowance and bonus Hours: Full time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 2EF Company: Brook Street Job type: Permanent Job reference: BBBH423629_176Apply for this job Summary Support Worker - Children's Residential Home Southampton, SO14 £29,000 + Sleep-In Payments + Overtime Full-Time | 37.5 hours/week (includes evenings, weekends & sleep-ins) 6-Bed Ofsted-Regulated Children's Home Are you a caring and resilient Support Worker looking to make a real difference in young people's lives? We're seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our Southampton-based residential team, supporting children aged 8-18 with complex needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a career in trauma-informed care. Key Responsibilities: Provide consistent care and daily support, including personal care, routines, meals, and medication Build strong relationships and act as a trusted role model Support education, life skills, and social development Ensure safeguarding and report any concerns promptly Work with professionals such as Social Workers and Therapists We're Looking For a Support Worker Who: Communicates well and builds positive rapport Remains calm, patient, and compassionate under pressure Can work shifts, including sleep-ins Holds or is willing to complete a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare Has (or is willing to get) an Enhanced DBS What We Offer: £29,000 salary + additional pay for sleep-ins Bonus for completing your Level 3 Diploma Supportive, team-based work environment Ongoing training and career development Whether you're an experienced Support Worker or looking to start your journey in residential childcare, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team as a Support Worker and help shape brighter futures. #OAK
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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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