Support Worker in Tamworth inTamworth PUBLISHED THU 16 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 16 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £12.50/hr Hours: Full time Closing date: 15 November 2025 Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 Company: Active Care Group Job type: Permanent Job reference: Activecare_85842 Apply for this job Summary Make a real difference in someone's life while building a career you'll love. Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same? Do you want to feel valued, supported, and part of a team that changes lives? We're looking for compassionate and reliable Support Workers to join our Care in the Home division, supporting our client a friendly and independent man living with a spinal cord injury and complex health needs in his own home. This isn't just care, it's about enabling independence and being part of life's experiences from community outings to family holidays (yes, you'll be joining him on trips away, with travel and accommodation fully covered!). What you'll be doing: Supporting with personal care, medication, and clinical equipment Assisting with moving and handling Driving your client to activities, outings, and appointments (a full clean UK driving licence is essential) Joining family holidays and creating lasting memories together What you'll have: Kind and caring nature Flexibility & reliability Good communication skills You must commit to working regularly each month to enable continuity of care for our clients A Full Clean UK drivers licence. (An International licence with not meet criteria for insurance purposes) What's in it for you: £12.50 per hour Flexible shift patterns: day shifts (8am8pm) or waking nights (8pm8am) Part-time (24 hours) or full-time (3648 hours) available Specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from our Care Manager Consistent, rolling rotas so you can plan your life with confidence Accrued holiday pay and a Nest pension plan Access to our Active Learning Hub with e-learning & in-person training Recognition awards for outstanding contribution Refer a Friend Scheme earn up to £1,500 Be part of one of the UK's largest providers of complex care, with clear career progression opportunities We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure every applicant has the support they need. Join us today and start a career that's not just a job it's a journey of making every day count.
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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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