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National Care Group; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Recognised qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Willows, part of National Care Group, is a residential service near Norwich offering support for 19 individuals with complex needs. The role is a night shift support worker, focusing on building relationships, planning goals, and promoting independence in a caring and inclusive environment.

You will receive paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications while supporting residents in daily activities and personal care.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and motivation to help others.
• Team player with effective collaboration.
• Resilience to keep going through challenging times.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals with residents.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including eating and administering medication.
• Plan and participate in enjoyable days out with residents.
• Support residents to become more independent where possible.

Skills

Careing attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Communication skills

Job description

Salary: £13.01 per hour (£27,060.80 per annum, based on 40 hours per week)

Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Service: Westward Care Homes Limited – The Willows

The Willows, located near Norwich, is a welcoming and homely residential service that provides accommodation and support for 19 individuals with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autistic people and those with complex support needs.

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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 during the night, 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 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!