As part of the Meet the Team campaign here at Step Up, we are introducing you to Doreen. Doreen joined Step Up in June 2016 as Step Up’s Office Manager. Prior to joining Step Up, Doreen served for 27 years in the Royal Navy as a Chief Petty Officer. Her experiences in the navy allowed…
We Are a Real Living Wage Employer Step Up has been a proud Real Living Wage Employer since 2017. We believe that everyone is entitled to earn a fair wage that can be lived on. Being a real Living Wage Employer is a voluntary act and we are so pleased to be a part of…
Staff Blog: Quality at Step Up Welcome everyone, to the first edition of the ‘Step Up Blogs’. Many of us may question what we do to enhance or contribute to Quality within Step Up – well hopefully the more I go through the blog, this will enable everyone to see how all our employees and…
What is Eating Disorders Awareness Week? Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the UK is backed by Beat and their mission to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Each week is focused on the encouragement of hope, support, and visibility to those affected by eating disorders. As well as improving the public’s understanding…
Reasons why you should work in social care… Fulfilling Role Making such a positive difference to another person’s life brings you a sense of satisfaction and purpose. This is one of the most widely acknowledged reasons for working in social care. It’s an opportunity for you to generate personal connections with those you support. Thus, you…
How To Apply for a Role at Step Up Are you ready to apply for a role at Step Up? Amazing! The application process is very straightforward… You can choose to either apply online through our website or complete and return the application materials to us at our email address. Everything you need for this…
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…