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.