It's #GladToCare Awareness Week, a celebration of those who work in the care sector following an incredibly trying period over the past couple of years. Formed in 2018, Glad To Care aims to boost the profile of carers, who work extremely hard with very little public recognition. The campaign’s aim was to show carers that they are appreciated and to raise their morale.
Of course, qualifications, degrees and experience are key requirements to become a support worker, however, your personal qualities are still very important in this job sector! A job as a support worker can be very rewarding and you need specific traits to overcome the challenges that come along with it.
Working people that have physical and mental disabilities can be demanding as they are some of the most vulnerable people you will meet, it is your responsibility to enhance their quality of life by providing emotional and physical support.
Here are some qualities you should have when looking for support worker roles.
When working in this job sector, it is important to understand what they do exactly and what qualifications you need as SEN students require specialist help. SEN teachers provide special support for students with behavioural, emotional, physical, mental or learning disabilities at mainstream and SEN schools. Some children you work with may have autism, dyslexia, sensory impairment, speech/language difficulties, and you may work with talented and gifted children.
There are a variety of opportunities as a support worker, which may range from health, social and educational care and it is a job role where you may not need any formal qualifications.