Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Spennymoor is seeking a Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs. You will help with daily tasks, support personal care, and promote independence, making a positive impact in their lives. The role requires a caring attitude, team spirit, resilience, and strong communication skills. With opportunities for career development, recognized training, and a supportive environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path in adult social care.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Financial control app access

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others to achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Confidence to ask for support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Support with personal care including eating and medication.
• Participate in exciting outings.
• Encourage independence in individuals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Excellent listening skills

Good communication skills

Job description

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Salary: £12.21 per hour (£24,396.80per annum)

Working Hours: 36 hours per week +Sleeps

Service: Essential Care and SupportLimited

We are currently recruiting for a Waking Night - Support Workerto join our team atEssential Careand Support Limited - Spennymoor

Essential Care and Support is a part of the National Care Group andis a dedicated specialist in providing personcentred care across our supported living, outreach and day services. We supportsome incredible individuals with a range of support needs including MentalHealth, Dementia, Physical Disabilities and Elderly care. If you want to make adifference every day, then this may be the job for you.

About National CareGroup

National Care Groupis one of the UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting peoplewith learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired braininjuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those itsupports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlocktheirfull potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

Therole of a National Care Group Support Worker

Youwill work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for arespectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adultsto fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes challenging role but one withhuge 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.

Whatqualities 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’sin 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, enabling greater control over your finances.

Don’tmeet every single requirement?We invite you to apply anyway!

AtNational Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive andauthentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where yourpotential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. Youmight have the right values and attitude we are looking for!