Roles and responsibilities, include: * Providing physical support which may include helping with household tasks and personal care. * Providing emotional support for an individual and their families. * Supporting and helping with health care needs, including routine checks or administrating medication. * Encouraging and supporting the development of personal skills through hobbies and interests. * Teaching life skills, such as shopping, using public transport and paying for bills. * Working with other healthcare professionals to ensure that all care needs meet the highest possible standards. What skills are needed to be a support worker? There are certain skills that are beneficial to have when working as a support worker, for example: * An interest in helping other people, regardless of their condition. * The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively when talking to people and their families. * Good listening skills. * Great problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt and act accordingly to situations. * Good time management skills to be able to support the needs of multiple people. * The ability to keep up with changing standards and codes of conduct in the social care sector. * The ability to work both alone and as part of a team. * A high level of patience and emotional resilience. * Being empathetic towards everyone. * The ability to make good, positive relationships with people and their families. * The ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals. * Great verbal and written communication skills. * A non-judgemental attitude regardless of a person’s needs. * The ability to remain calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging situations. Below are the list of areas include the following (please specify your interests in the application form): * Swanwick, Southampton * Andover * Winchester * Eastleigh * New Forrest * Havant * Basingstoke * Fareham * Basingstoke * Odiham * and Kent NB:The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. Tallisdom Healthcare Limited is a Recruitment Agency, with ongoing need depending on Client request or need. Additional information: Hamshire and Kent