Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app

Refer a Friend scheme

Paid training

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a Support Worker in Barnsley to assist adults with complex needs in a residential setting. The role involves building relationships, helping with daily tasks, personal care, meals, medication, and supporting social activities.

A caring attitude and teamwork are essential, with opportunities for on-the-job training and progression. The position is part-time (15 hours per week) with one weekly sleep shift, in a 6-bed residential service focused on brain injury and

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and motivation to support others.
• Team player with good collaboration.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by listening, planning goals and ambitions.
• Plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities (cooking, cleaning, errands).
• Assist with personal care, including eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out to promote independence.
• Help individuals become more independent wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening & communication

Job description

Support Worker

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£9,913.80 per annum based on 15 hours per week)

Working Hours: 15 hours per week including 1 sleep per week.

Service: National Neurological Services - Rosglen, Barnsley.

We are currently looking for a Support Worker to join our team at National Neurological Services, Rosglen - based in Barnsley. 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.

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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.
• 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, you might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!

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