Support Worker

National Care Group; Braintree; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Support Worker to join their team in Braintree. The role requires a caring individual to support young adults with complex needs in achieving their goals. Responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and planning enjoyable activities. A passion for supporting others and excellent communication skills are essential. This rewarding position offers opportunities for professional development and an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to financial management app

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and motivation to see them achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confidence to ask for support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening and planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks including cooking and cleaning.
• Support with personal care and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in enjoyable outings.
• Support independence wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Previous experience with mental health needs

Job description

Nexus Support Limited – Male Support Worker

Service: Nexus Support Limited - Braintree

Salary: £12.65 per hour / £23,023 per annum (Based on 35 hours)

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

PLEASE NOTE - A FULL UK DRIVER'S LICENCE IS NEEDED to meet the requirements of this role.

We are a specialist provider working alongside people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs aged between 16 and 45, and their families in the South Essex area. Covering Basildon, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Southend.

Days are spent supporting people to live a meaningful life. We provide opportunities to grow, develop new skills and to explore and enjoy new and established interests and experiences. This may include activities such as swimming, exercising, Health & Beauty and any preferred activities that individuals may wish to participate in within community settings and within their own homes. When not out and about staff are on hand for chats and advice to help when times become challenging.

You will need to be available to work for a minimum of two shifts per week supporting the person at home and within the community. Shift patterns include early, late, sleep‑in and alternate weekends.

National Care Group – Support Worker

We support young adults with 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.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing and planning goals and ambitions together.
• Help to plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and administering medication.
• Plan and participate in days out they wish to enjoy.
• Make a positive impact by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

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.
• Previous experience with mental health needs.

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.
• Paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.
• Wellbeing support to stay healthy and happy.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream (formerly Wagestream) for greater control over your finances.

Contact Details

Contact Details: National Care Group
Tel: [phone]
Contact: Lyndsay De'ath
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