What is general support work?

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This section introduces you to some of the different types of work you might do in a general support role and could help you to find the kind of work that most interests you in that role. 

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What is general support work?

General support describes a broad range of work and there are plenty of opportunities to do interesting work that don’t require deeper specialisation or additional qualifications. The role is as varied as the needs and interests of the people you work with. It could involve building a person's skills and confidence to do something new, supporting a person with self-care or participating in work, sport or social activities – and that’s just scratching the surface. General support work occurs in different settings such as in a person’s home, in group homes, activity centres, at a person’s workplace or out in the community.

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