Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Hawthorn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Porth is recruiting a Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs. The role encompasses building positive relationships, helping with daily tasks, and supporting personal care while promoting independence. Candidates should possess a caring attitude, resilience, and excellent communication skills. Join a team that values growth and inclusivity through continuous training and development opportunities in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• A UK Driving License is desirable.
• Passion for supporting others and motivation to see them achieve goals.
• Confidence to ask for support if needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by planning goals together.
• Assist with practical activities like cooking and errands.
• Provide personal care including medication support.
• Plan and participate in exciting days out.
• Support individuals to become more independent.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Excellent listening and communication skills

Resilience

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at Integra Ty Nant

Ty Nant is a residential care home in RCT for men aged 18 and above with a mental health diagnosis. The building is a modern 24‑hour residential care home made up of four adjacent properties, consisting of 11 bedrooms with most rooms having en‑suite bathrooms with one house having a lift to enable individuals with mobility needs to access the first floor.

Ty Nant also has a further two self‑contained flats for individuals wishing to live more independently with lower support needs.

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 UK Driving License is Desirable
• 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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

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 looking for!