Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in Amesbury is looking for dedicated Support Workers to help young adults with complex needs. In this role, you will assist with personal care, daily tasks, and planning enjoyable activities while fostering independence. A caring attitude and excellent communication skills are essential for making a positive impact on the lives of the individuals you support. This is a fulfilling opportunity within a diverse and inclusive environment, offering potential for career growth.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to financial control app

Inclusive culture promoting wellbeing

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others to achieve their goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Confidence to ask for support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships through listening and planning.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Help with personal care including eating and medication.
• Participate in planning exciting days out.
• Support individuals in becoming more independent.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

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

Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Service: Cornerstones Amesbury

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our team at Cornerstones Amesbury

Cornerstones Residential Service has two services in Amesbury, Wiltshire. St Patrick's, accommodation for 8 adults and Penning's view accommodation for 7. We support adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in a residential "home for life".

The service supports and enables people we support to lead a full and meaningful life, through support at home and in the community. Everyone has agreed outcome focused plans, in achieving personal goals, supporting social inclusion and promoting community access. Learning, self-development and enjoying life are promoted to achieve everyone feeling part of society.

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.

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 lookingfor!