Support work isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about showing up for people who need help with the basics of day-to-day life. Some need a bit of extra support with routines. Others need help staying safe, staying calm, or staying on track. If you’re the kind of person who’s steady, reliable, and patient, you might be exactly what someone needs.

At Cucumber Recruitment, we help support workers find roles across the UK. Whether you’ve done the job before or you’re just getting started, we’ll help you find work that suits you — no fuss.

What You’ll Be Doing

It depends on the setting, but most support worker roles involve helping people live more independently. That might mean cooking, cleaning, going to appointments, or just getting through the day with less stress.

Some roles are based in supported living homes, others are in the community. You might be supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, addiction, or other challenges. You’ll be part of a team in most cases, but sometimes you’ll be working one-on-one.

The job can be busy, sometimes unpredictable, but for the right person, it’s rewarding.

Does This Sound Like You?

You don’t need to have a long CV or lots of qualifications to be a good support worker. What matters most is how you treat people — with patience, respect, and a bit of common sense.

You’ll probably do well in this role if:

• You’re calm, even when other people aren’t
• You’re not afraid of hands-on work
• You can listen, not just talk
• You’ve got a good sense of routine but can think on your feet
• You want to do something that actually helps people

If that sounds like you, we’d like to hear from you.

Why Come to Cucumber Recruitment?

We’ve placed support workers into all kinds of roles — short-term, long-term, full-time, part-time — all over the UK. We work with care providers that need steady, reliable staff who know what it means to be there for someone.

We’ll talk through what kind of work you’re looking for, what hours you want, and help you find something that works. No drawn-out process. No messing around.

Want to Get Started?

If you’re thinking about support work — or ready to get back into it — take a look at our current jobs.