Support Worker in Ware inWare PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.50 to £20.25 per hour
PERMANENT
HCPA r02qa8zOp
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Support Worker role based in Ware, Hertfordshire with Freedom Care (Herts) — a small, family-run agency founded from lived experience of caring. This permanent, part‑time position (variable hours between 07:00 and 21:00) pays £13.50–£20.25 per hour and is on-site only. You’ll be providing hands‑on, person‑centred care for people with dementia, end‑of‑life and palliative needs, physical disabilities and specialist requirements such as PEG feeding, colostomy or catheter care. Day‑to‑day duties include personal care, administering oral medication, meal prep, continence support, light housework, companionship, respite for family carers and supporting clients into the community for appointments, clubs or social outings. This is a community‑based role so a full UK driving licence and access to a car are required; you will also have a duty of care to raise and report any concerns so clients get the right support.
This opportunity is well suited to patient, empathetic people who enjoy one‑to‑one relationships and community activity — qualities that often resonate with women carers. Freedom Care offers practical support and rewards: competitive pay with separate mileage and travel time, an Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Health cashback level 1 after three months, full training, ongoing support and help to gain further qualifications. The agency operates 365 days a year and values flexibility around the hours you can offer; through genuine reviews it sits in the Top 20 care providers for the East of England. If this sounds like the kind of caring, community‑centred role you’re looking for, please click the "Apply Now" button to apply — the vacancy is also listed on jobsincare.com. Closing date: 06 December 2025 (Job ref: HCPA004506).
This opportunity is well suited to patient, empathetic people who enjoy one‑to‑one relationships and community activity — qualities that often resonate with women carers. Freedom Care offers practical support and rewards: competitive pay with separate mileage and travel time, an Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Health cashback level 1 after three months, full training, ongoing support and help to gain further qualifications. The agency operates 365 days a year and values flexibility around the hours you can offer; through genuine reviews it sits in the Top 20 care providers for the East of England. If this sounds like the kind of caring, community‑centred role you’re looking for, please click the "Apply Now" button to apply — the vacancy is also listed on jobsincare.com. Closing date: 06 December 2025 (Job ref: HCPA004506).
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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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