What is a Support Worker? A Support Worker helps people grow in physical and mental aspects. As a result, helping others to live a more independent and fulfilling life. Support Workers assist people from varied backgrounds, with diverse needs by providing their support. This means meeting many different people! What are the Responsibilities? Your responsibilities depend…
We have picked 5 of the core qualities it takes to be an excellent Support Worker… Passionate about helping others Do you enjoy helping other people? As a Support Worker, this is your day-to-day. You may assist with personal care, medication support, social support, and the development of life skills. To deliver a high level…
Do you have these transferable skills for work in Support Work? Good Listener To provide a good level of care, a Support Worker must be able to fully understand the needs of others, this comes when you are a good listener. Not simply the understanding that comes following speech, but the ability to listen to…
5 Reasons To Become A Support Worker Job Satisfaction Although challenging, making such a valuable difference to someone’s life brings you a sense of satisfaction and purpose. Every day you go to work as a Support Worker, you are making a positive difference in the current life of another, as well as improving their prospective…
We understand that not everyone can fully enjoy the festive period. But this is the season to give back… if you can provide support to anyone, it is so important at this time of the year and your help will be cherished. So make sure to reach out to your family, friends and neighbours to check on them,…
Free Mental Health Support for Young People in Stirling Young people aged between 16-26 with a Stirling postcode are eligible to access free online peer-to-peer mental health support through Togetherall. This online resource can be accessed 24 hours a day and offers help on a range of mental health topics from anxiety and depression to…
Free Period Products Online Ordering Service now available for Falkirk residents Falkirk Council have set up online ordering to allow anyone who needs products to request them. Products will be delivered by their supplier straight to individuals and people can request what they need from a range of products to suit their needs best. This…