Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to join their team at Cornerstones Trowbridge. In this fulfilling role, you will support young adults with complex needs, helping them to achieve their goals and gain independence. The position offers paid training, opportunities for career advancement, and a commitment to diversity and well-being in the workplace.

Benefits

Paid training and recognized qualifications

Inclusive organizational culture

Refer a Friend scheme

Wagestream app for financial control

Qualifications

• Motivated to support others in achieving their goals.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Confidence to seek help when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young adults and plan their goals.
• Assist with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning.
• Support with personal care and administering medication.
• Plan and participate in exciting outings.
• Promote independence for individuals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

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Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week available.

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at Cornerstones Trowbridge

At Cornerstones Trowbridge we provide residential services and support for up to 6 individuals with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours. The home environment offers 6 bedrooms with two on the ground floor and the rest on the first floor, a large open living space, a good size kitchen so that daily living skills can be developed, an enclosed garden and easy access by foot to local countryside and the canal.

We ensure that support is provided to individuals in the most person-centered way possible, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and have meaningful choice and control in their lives every day.

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 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 looking for!