Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider in Northampton seeks a compassionate Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs in achieving their goals. Responsibilities include daily task management, personal care support, and fostering independent living. The ideal candidate will have a caring attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. This position offers career development opportunities, paid training, and a supportive environment that values diversity.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for career development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend rewards

Qualifications

• A passion for supporting others and seeing them achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Confidence to ask for support when needed.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by supporting individuals in achieving their goals.
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Support personal care needs.
• Plan and participate in community activities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Salary: £12.21 per hour (£23,809.50 per annum)

Service: Wellington Support - Moulton

Contract:Up to 35 hours per week

Wellington Support is part of National Care Group, we have an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for supporting people to unlock their potential. Based in Moulton, Northampton, we have the amazing opportunity for you to join our team.

At Wellington support we have been working closely with local authorities, and we are thrilled to welcome you to our BRAND-NEW purpose built bespoke Supported Living Service. It delivers supports across 15 one-bedroom apartments, providing 24-hour service for individuals with a wide range of complex needs. Apartments have been carefully configured to meet a variety of needs to support people now and in the future. Our supported living service provides a safe, secure and vibrant community for people with complex needs who want to live independently with personalised care designed for their needs.

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, 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 looking for!