Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs. The role involves fostering positive relationships, supporting daily tasks, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates must possess a caring attitude, teamwork skills, and effective communication abilities. This role offers competitive pay, opportunities for training, and is committed to safeguarding vulnerable clients.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend rewards

Financial control app access

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and helping them achieve their goals.
• Resilience to cope with challenges and seek help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and plan goals with clients.
• Assist with daily tasks, including cooking and cleaning.
• Support with personal care and medication management.
• Plan and participate in enjoyable activities for clients.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Excellent listening skills

Effective communication

Job description

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Salary: £12.36 per hour (£25,708.80 per annum)

Working Hours: Up to 40

*DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE JOB ROLE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE IS REQUIRED*

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker

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, autism 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 (formally known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

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

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, NCG’s agreed protection procedure will be followed