07/04/2026
Starting with a new support worker can feel uncomfortable. That's completely normal – trust takes time. 💜
Why It Feels Awkward:
You're letting someone new into your home, your personal space, and sometimes your most vulnerable moments. They're helping with intimate tasks like showering, dressing, or toileting. You don't know them yet, but you need to trust them quickly.
Tips for Building Trust:
✅ Communicate Your Preferences Early Tell them how you like things done, what makes you comfortable, what you need them to know. Don't expect them to guess.
✅ Give Feedback If something doesn't feel right, say so. Good support workers want to know and will adjust.
✅ Start Small If possible, begin with less personal tasks and build up to more intimate support as comfort grows.
✅ Ask Questions About their experience, training, approach. Learning about them helps build connection.
✅ Set Boundaries It's okay to say "I'm not ready for that yet" or "I'd prefer you do it this way." Boundaries build trust.
✅ Give It Time Trust rarely happens instantly. Allow a few weeks to see if the relationship develops.
Red Flags That Break Trust:
If your support worker:
❌ Dismisses your preferences or concerns
❌ Rushes you or makes you feel like a burden
❌ Doesn't respect your privacy or boundaries
❌ Is unreliable or consistently late
❌ Makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe
At Supportr:
We understand that trust is earned. Our support workers:
💜 Give you time to feel comfortable
💜 Communicate clearly and respectfully
💜 Honour your preferences and boundaries
💜 Show up consistently and reliably
💜 Understand that building trust is part of quality support
Starting with someone new can feel vulnerable. We get it. And we're committed to earning your trust through every interaction.
Need support you can trust?
Trust takes time – and we're patient. 💜
