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National Care Group; Accrington; On-site; GBP 23,218,000 - 31,412,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs in Huncoat, Lancashire. You will build relationships, support daily tasks, personal care, and help people to live more independently within their community.

The role includes weekend work up to 30 hours per week, with paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Join a values-driven team committed to wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and passion for supporting others.
• Team player with ability to work with colleagues.
• Resilience and willingness to ask for support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening and planning goals with individuals.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and night-time medication.
• Support independence and personal development wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Teamwork

Resilience

Communication skills

Listening skills

Job description

Salary: £12.71 per hour. Based on 30 hours per week. £19,827.60

Working Hours: Up to 30 hours per week, including weekends

Service: Affinity Supporting People East – Huncoat, Lancashire.

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.

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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 throughout the night.
• 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.

At National Care Group, is 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!