Support Worker in Ulverston inUlverston PUBLISHED THU 23 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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Support Worker Job details Posting date: 23 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: Up to £12.70 per hour Hours: Full time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Ulverston, Cumbria Remote working: On-site only Company: Creative Support Job type: Permanent Job reference: 88061 Apply for this job Summary We’re seeking calm and resourceful individuals to join our friendly team providing person-centred care and support to tenants in Ulverston, helping them engage in everyday life and enjoy various activities. Positive communication and engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to demonstrate unconditional positive regard for the people we provide learning disability/autism support to. You’ll work within a positive behaviour support framework, accepting responsibility and growing in confidence as a skilled practitioner. Following agreed guidelines and working within a consistent, supportive team ethos is crucial. You’ll actively embrace all aspects of the role including personal care, domestic tasks and community activities like walking, swimming, and dining out. Supporting people who express their needs through challenging behaviour is essential. Prior experience is beneficial but not required if you have an engaging, creative and person-centred approach. We value your personal skills and interests, such as sports, outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music and cooking. The service is conveniently located with easy access to Ulverston by car, bus, and train. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities, bringing great job satisfaction to those committed to making a positive difference. We provide relevant training including accredited health and social care diplomas through our training academy. You’ll work on a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins. We offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture, with opportunities for personal and career development. Choose to be paid weekly or monthly. Vacancy Reference Number: 88061 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organisation – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK

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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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