Do you have the fundamental values we require and are integral for our support workers?

Our support workers play a crucial role in assisting individuals, particularly those with disabilities or the elderly, to live fulfilling lives.

Here are some of the key values that we require, and that our support workers should embody:

• Patience:

  Our support workers need to be patient and supportive, constantly encouraging and assisting their clients. Empowering clients with the skills for independence can take time, and a good support worker handles each situation calmly and without annoyance.

• Positivity and Encouragement:

  Our support workers need to maintain a positive attitude and motivate their clients. This helps build the client’s confidence and self-esteem, encouraging them to try new things.

• Trustworthiness and Honesty:

  Support workers often deal with confidential information and assist clients with personal care.  Being trustworthy is key in building solid and long-lasting relationships.

• Good Communication:

  Effective communication is crucial as support workers work with clients with diverse needs. You need to understand and communicate with clients so that they always feel in control.

• Empathy:

  By thinking about how you would be if in their position. A support worker can better understand a client’s needs.

• Respect:

  As a support worker should respect your clients as an equal, and always work to support their independence and choices.

• Reliability:

  As a support worker you become a crucial part of our client’s daily life, so you need to be reliable and take the commitment to the clients seriously.

These values and qualities help support workers connect with their clients, understand their needs, and provide the best possible care and assistance.

Remember, the ultimate goal of our support workers is to make it easier for our clients to lead the life they want.