How to Become a Support Worker

Considering a career as a Support Worker?

The responsibilities of a support worker can vary depending on the organisation you're working for, but at the very heart of it, you're there to provide personal, social, physical and emotional support to someone in need, whether that's an elderly person or someone with an illness or disability. Essentially, a support worker is there to help people live their lives as independently as they can. On a daily basis, support workers provide personal care, assist with household tasks, support and monitor health needs and help people pursue their interests and hobbies.

Where can a career as a Support Worker take you?

Support Worker £17,000 2 years

Senior Support Worker £20000 4 years

Support Manager £25000 6 years

Are you the perfect candidate?

Skills and traits

Remaining calm under pressure as well as when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour
Resilience and the ability to cope with emotionally-draining / traumatic situations
Commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of service users
Expert knowledge of local services

Qualifications and experience

No formal qualifications are necessary, but secondary level health and social care qualifications will help put your CV on the top of the pile
A driving license may be required if you’re not working at a fixed location
Experience, either personal or voluntary, of providing care or working with vulnerable people

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