Support Worker
A support worker supports people with learning disabilities, physical and mental health needs, and autistic people.
Carer jobs and support worker jobs are the backbone of most care services.
You play a vital role in helping people to live the best life they can, whatever their circumstances. Every day you make an impact, helping people live happier, more comfortable and independent lives.
As a care assistant or support worker you are central to people getting high quality care. These are varied, practical and rewarding jobs. They offer flexible hours and decent pay, plus all the training and support you might need.
Would it be a good fit for me?
Care jobs would suit you if you like helping people. Perhaps friends tell you you’re empathetic, or sensitive? Put that superpower to good use!
You don’t need to have experience to get started. You will be given lots of training on the job and you might be able to study for care qualifications through work too.
Care work would be a good fit if you are:
- reliable
- genuine
- good with people
- looking for a job with lots of variety
Why work in care?
Care work is meaningful. It’s all about that human connection.
It offers decent pay at entry level roles, with many employers paying more than minimum wage. You will receive training and there are opportunities to progress further if you want to. There are often flexible shifts available for carers and support workers, so it can fit in with the rest of your life.
You will be part of a team of dedicated people working in an important job with lots of variety.
What’s not to like?
What’s it really like?
The best way to find out is to get involved! You could volunteer in a care home, or pick up Bank Shifts with a homeware agency and see what you think.
The next best way to get a feel for what is actually involved in a care and support job? Watch our short films featuring real people working in care in Surrey!
In the videos they share their story and tell us more about what their job involves day to day.
For example, Karina is a Senior Carer. She works for a home care service, looking after people in their own homes. She meets lots of different people and looks forward to seeing them each day. In a job like Karina’s it helps to be interested in people and to have a positive attitude.
KarinaMy favourite thing about working in social care is meeting new people. You meet different age groups, different experiences. You hear different stories.
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