Top skills for Support Worker jobs

Based on 158 active Support Worker postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Support Worker postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Mental Health47%
  • Supervision40%
  • Driven39%
  • Team Player37%
  • Coaching37%
  • Emotional Support36%
  • Peer Support32%
  • Learning Disabilities30%
  • Shopping29%
  • Cooking17%
  • First Aid16%
  • Professional Development16%
  • Companionship15%
  • Empathy13%
  • Career Development13%
  • Referrals12%
  • Nursing10%
  • Rehabilitation10%
  • Recruiting8%
  • Clients Needs7%
  • Housework7%
  • Home Care6%
  • Therapy6%
  • Training and Development6%
  • Housekeeping6%

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