Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK care provider is seeking a Support Worker in Gloucester to assist young adults with complex needs. This role requires a caring individual to build positive relationships and support daily living tasks, personal care, and exciting outings. Ideal candidates will be resilient team players with excellent communication skills. Opportunities for career development and training are offered. This fulfilling position emphasizes empowering individuals to live independently and achieve their potential.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunity for recognised qualifications

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to financial management app

Qualifications

• A passion for supporting others and a motivation to see them achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively with other colleagues.
• Confidence to ask for support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by discussing and planning goals with individuals.
• Assist with daily tasks including cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Provide personal care including support with eating and medication.
• Plan and participate in enjoyable outings.
• Support individuals in becoming more independent.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Excellent listening skills

Effective communication

Job description

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Working Hours

40 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)

Service

Chosen Care Supported Living

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Chosen Care Supported Living

Chosen Care (part of National Care Group) support individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. We have over 18 years knowledge and expertise behind us and an excellent record of helping individuals move on to independent living.

About National Care Group

NCG is the Specialist Care Provider of the year 2025

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 (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 procedures will be followed