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National Care Group; Northam, Westward Ho!; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker for Atlantic Way Care & Support in Bideford and Westward Ho. The role includes sleep shifts and delivering person-centred support to young adults with complex needs.

You will build positive relationships, assist with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning and errands, and support personal care including meals and medication administration. Training is provided and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and motivation to support others.
• Team player with ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Resilience to handle challenging times and ask for help when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing and planning goals with individuals.
• Plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in outings and activities the individuals wish to enjoy.
• Help individuals become more independent wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening & communication

Job description

£20,061.60 annually (based on 30 hours per week)

Working Hours: Up to 30 hours per week

Service: Atlantic Way Care & Support - Bideford and Westward Ho

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Atlantic Way Care & Support, the role will include a sleep shift.

Atlantic Way Care is spread over seven individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with a vast range of complex needs.

Atlantic Way is part of National Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

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.

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.
• 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.