Support Worker - Worcester in Worcester inWorcester PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Competitive rates PERMANENT

Iris Care Group rS5xN8ZD

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Support Worker – Worcester: work with Iris Care Group at The Grange (WR8) supporting adults with specialist mental health needs, autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and challenging behaviours. You’ll encourage participation in meaningful activities, support people to attend appointments and access the community, and help develop practical skills such as cooking, personal care and independent living. The role involves following personalised care plans, maintaining accurate records and staying calm and compassionate when situations are tough. This post requires a Disclosure & Barring Service check and ideally at least 12 months’ experience in a similar setting; a Level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable.

This permanent role pays £12.82 per hour and offers flexible working patterns (full-time, part-time or compressed hours), 216 hours’ holiday a year (28.8 days inclusive of bank holidays), industry-leading training, 24/7 Employee Assistance support, free on-site parking and uniform, overtime opportunities and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme. Our teams are highly supportive – over 90% of staff say they enjoy their job – and there are clear routes for development and progression. If you’re a reliable communicator who cares about improving others’ wellbeing and wants work that fits around your life, click the “Apply Now” button alongside this advert to get started; you can also find full details on jobsincare.com.

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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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