348 jobs found for Support Worker

Support worker jobs are available in multiple contract types, including:

• contract support worker jobs: in a contract position, you work for an employer for a fixed period. It is a good way to determine if you enjoy working as a support worker before making a long-term commitment. Contract jobs can be as short as three months or as long as five years for positions with renewable contracts.
• permanent support worker jobs: in a permanent vacancy, your role has no end date unless you resign or retire, offering increased job security and routine pattern.
• temporary support worker jobs: a temporary position is similar to a contract since the employment agreement stipulates the end date. It offers an excellent opportunity to grow your skills.
• full-time support worker jobs: in a full-time job, you work for specified work hours for an indefinite number of years. Full-time positions are ideal for people looking for a regular schedule.
• part-time support worker jobs: you work a few days a week to cover for someone or fill gaps in the schedule. This gives you the flexibility to take on other roles or further your education.

Do you enjoy helping people with various health conditions? Then a support worker job is suitable for you. A support worker looks after the well-being of people under their care. As a support worker, you help people with different mental health needs and physical disabilities to live their lives. Your specific duties depend on the needs of the individual you care for and where you work. When you work in people's homes, your job includes cooking and a few housekeeping duties.

If you would like to find out more about the role, responsibilities, salary and qualifications needed to become a support worker in the UK, see our support worker job profile page.

You will find more information on the support worker salary on the support worker job profile page. You can also find the salary for each specific job shown here if you click on the description.

Some of the educational qualifications needed to start a role as a support worker include:

• college course: to become a support worker, you can do a Level 3 Diploma in health and social care or a diploma for young people's workforce. You need 4 or 5 GCSEs to join the Level 3 Diploma courses.
• apprenticeship: you can join apprenticeship programmes for adult care workers, young people and child practitioners. You need 4 to 5 GCSEs in grades 9 to 4. The apprenticeship allows you to gain work experience as you undergo training.
• work experience: you need work experience to get a job as a support worker. You can gain experience through volunteering and internship programmes.

For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the education and qualifications section of our support worker job profile.

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