Waking Nights Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; New Milton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker for its new service in New Milton. The role involves assisting young adults with complex needs to achieve their potential through daily support and personal care. Candidates should have a caring attitude, strong listening and communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. This is a rewarding position where you can make a significant impact on someone's life, with opportunities for career development and training.

Benefits

Paid training

Recognised qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A respectful and caring individual who supports young adults with complex needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships and plan shared goals.
• Experience in assisting with personal care and daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with supported individuals.
• Assist with cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Support with personal care and daily planning.
• Participate in exciting days out.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Overview

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Salary: £12.36 per hour / £25,708.80 annually (based on 40 hours)

Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at Apple House - Caird Avenue.

Caird Avenue is a brand new service & is currently forecasted to open in March 2026. Situated on the Bournemouth/Hampshire border, in New Milton, the property is being refurbished to provide 2 ground floor bedrooms with an accessible wet room, 2 first floor bedrooms with ensuites, a shared communal kitchen, dining and lounge space. A separate staff office will also be established.

If you would like to be part of this new & exciting journey, please apply today!

At Apple House, we encourage the people we support to take an active role in their lives by helping them carry out daily tasks. To develop confidence and promote social inclusion, we help everyone seek new activities and experiences both locally and in the wider community. We offer a range of our own activities, including pet therapy, visiting owls and dogs, BBQs, picnics, and parties, and we also hold a variety of events. Everyone has a choice of where they would like to go and what they would like to do, including on annual holidays and weekend breaks. A break away offers people supported the opportunity to interact with new friends in new surroundings and to help develop their social skills.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

The role of a National Care Group Support Worker

You will work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes challenging role but one with huge rewards.

• You will build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and then planning goals and ambitions together.
• You will help to plan their daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• You will assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
• You will help to plan and participate in any exciting days out they wish to enjoy.
• You will make a positive impact on someone\'s life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

What qualities do you need to be a great support worker?

• A caring attitude, with a passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
• A team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and the confidence to ask for support if needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream (formerly known as Wagestream), enabling greater control over your finances.

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are lookingfor!