Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

National Care Group Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for the National Neurological Services – Rosglen in Barnsley. You will support young adults with complex needs, build meaningful relationships, and help plan daily tasks while promoting independence.

The role offers a rewarding career with paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications within an inclusive culture that values wellbeing and diversity.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude and motivation to support others.
• A team player able to work effectively with colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going and seek support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, which may include eating and administering medication.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out to keep individuals engaged.
• Support individuals to become more independent wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Job description

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Salary: £12.74 per hour (£23,793.12 per annum based on 36 hours per week)

Working Hours: 36 hours per week

Service: National Neurological Services – Rosglen, Barnsley.

We are currently looking for aSupport Workerto join our team atNational Neurological Services, Rosglen - based inBarnsley.

Rosglen Neurological Centre is a 6 bedded residential service providing accommodation and 24-hoursupport. We are a specialist neurological service that provides residential support for adults following a brain injury or with a neurological condition. Our progression model offers transitional, long-term residential support in an equipped setting.

We encourage our individuals to access the community, local facilities and to join in with meaningful activities which are of an interest to keep them motivated and stimulated.

Our bedrooms are fully furnished with a kitchenette area and ensuite wet room. Everybody also has access to the modern communal living area which is equipped with Netflix, arrange of board games, books and activities. The kitchen and dining area leads onto our enclosed garden area which is secure and accessible for all.

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.

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, National Care Group agreed protection procedures will be followed.