Compassionate Support Worker – Community & Home Care

National Care Group Limited; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Qualifications

Refer a Friend

Wellbeing program

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Braintree to help adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs live meaningful lives within their community. You will support people at home and in the community, help plan daily tasks, assist with personal care and medication, and take part in activities such as health, beauty, exercise and social outings.

A full UK driving licence is required. Shifts include early, late, sleep-in and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Due to the individuals we support, we would prefer you to be comfortable with physical exercise.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Resilience

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Job description

National Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Braintree to help adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs live meaningful lives within their community. You will support people at home and in the community, help plan daily tasks, assist with personal care and medication, and take part in activities such as health, beauty, exercise and social outings.

A full UK driving licence is required. Shifts include early, late, sleep-in and alternate weekends.