03/10/2026
💚 Our Support Workers – Skilled, Dedicated and Valued
I wanted to take a moment to recognise something that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves.
There is sometimes a perception that being a Support Worker is “unskilled work.”
Come and spend a day at Oakwoods Care Group and I think you’d see it very differently.
Our Support Workers are trained in medication, first aid and life support, PMVA, safeguarding, health needs and emergency procedures, alongside their mandatory training and qualifications such as the Care Certificate and NVQs.
But their skills go far beyond certificates.
They learn how the people we support communicate — including when communication doesn’t involve words.
They recognise subtle changes in behaviour and presentation.
They support people through seizures and complex health needs.
They manage risk, follow detailed support plans, complete observations and documentation, and make decisions throughout the day to keep people safe.
They support independence, dignity, choice and community involvement.
And they do all of this with patience, compassion and consistency.
For many of our team, this isn’t simply a job.
It’s a vocation. ❤️
They work long shifts, sometimes take on additional hours, and often spend more waking hours supporting the people in our care than they do at home with their own families.
And, like so many people, they are also managing the rising cost of living — mortgages, rent, heating, food and everything else life brings.
So today, I simply want to say:
I see you. I value you. And I am incredibly proud of you.
The work you do matters.
The difference you make matters.
And the people you support are better off because you are there.
Support work is skilled work. And our Support Workers deserve to be recognised for the professionals they are. 💚
Louisa
Registered Manager
Oakwoods Care Group
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