Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in Haswell is seeking a passionate Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs. Responsibilities include personal care, daily task assistance, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a caring attitude, resilient mindset, and teamwork capabilities. This position offers a rewarding experience and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Inclusivity and diversity

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Financial management app access

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and achieving their goals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence to seek help during challenging times.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by discussing and planning goals.
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Help with personal care and medication administering.
• Participate in planning enjoyable activities.
• Support individuals to become more independent.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Excellent listening skills

Job description

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Salary: £12.21 per hour (£19047.60 per annum)

Working Hours: 30 hours per week + Sleeps

Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at Essential Care andSupport Limited - Haswell

Essential Care and Support is a part of theNational Care Group and is a dedicatedspecialist in providing person centred care across our supported living,outreach and day services. We support some incredible individuals with a rangeof support needs including Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities andElderly care. If you want to make a difference every day, then this may be thejob for you.

About National Care Group

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 unlock theirfull potential and live as independently as possible within their community.

The role of aNational Care Group Support Worker

You will work with young adults who have complexneeds. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who canpassionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is asometimes 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 doyou 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 foryou?

• 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’t meet every single requirement?We inviteyou to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building adiverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark ona journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourageyou to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!