Care Assistant

National Care Group; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Care Group as a Support Worker to provide essential care to young adults with complex needs. This rewarding role involves planning tasks, assisting with daily activities, and building positive relationships to empower individuals towards independence. If you have a caring attitude and great communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity.

Benefits

Career development opportunities with paid training and qualifications

An inclusive culture valuing diversity

Support for wellbeing and health

Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Wagestream app for financial control

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with a passion for supporting others.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with complex needs in daily tasks and activities.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Build positive relationships and plan goals with individuals.

Skills

Listening

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant

Salary: £12.21 per hour (£20,952.36 per annum)

Working Hours: 33 hours per week

Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker – Waking Nights to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited - Abbeyvale, Blackhall Colliery.

Essential Care and Support is a part of the National Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person-centred care across our supported living, outreach, and day services. We support individuals with a range of needs including Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities, and Elderly care. If you want to make a difference every day, then this may be the job for you.

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 needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic individuals, and complex needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best lives, enabling them to unlock their full potential and live independently within their community.

The role of a Support Worker

You will work with young adults who have complex needs. We seek a respectful and caring individual who can support our young adults to fulfill their potential. This role can be challenging but rewarding.

You will build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals together. Assistance may include planning daily tasks, helping with activities like cooking, cleaning, errands, personal care, and medication administration. You will also participate in days out and support independence development.

Qualities of an ideal Support Worker

• A caring attitude with a passion for supporting others
• A team player able to work effectively with colleagues
• Resilience and confidence to seek support when needed
• Excellent listening and communication skills

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with paid training and qualifications
• An inclusive culture valuing diversity
• Support for wellbeing and health
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme
• Access to Wagestream app for financial control

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you’re ready to start a fulfilling journey, apply now!