Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Brixham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Career growth

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Frensham House in Brixham, Devon. You will work with young adults with complex needs, providing practical daily support and person-centred care.

You will assist with daily tasks, personal care and participation in activities, with training provided for Prader-Willi syndrome. This is a brand-new residential service, offering opportunities to grow with the team.

Qualifications

• Experience with Prader-Willi syndrome preferred; training provided.
• Caring, patient and passionate about supporting others.
• Ability to work with young adults with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships through listening and goal setting.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in days out and activities.
• Support independence and empowerment wherever possible.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Listening

Job description

Ref: ncg/TP/10048541/7859

SUPPORT WORKER

LOCATION: BRIXHAM, DEVON.

SERVICE – FRENSHAM HOUSE, PART OF OAKLEA CARE LTD

PAY RATE: £12.87 PER HOUR

HERE AT NATIONAL CARE GROUP, WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR TALENTED
SUPPORT WORKERS TO JOIN OUR TEAM AT A BRAND-NEW RESIDENTIAL SERVICE.
FRENSHAM HOUSE WILL BE PART OF OUR OAKLEA SERVICE BASED IN DEVON.

WE ARE CURRENTLY UNDERGOING A RECRUITMENT DRIVE TO CREATE AN
EXPERIENCED TE…

Support Worker

Location: Brixham, Devon.

Service – Frensham House, part of Oaklea Care ltd

Pay rate: £12.87 per hour

Here at National Care Group, we are currently looking for talented support workers to join our team at a brand-new residential service. Frensham House will be part of our Oaklea service based in Devon.

We are currently undergoing a recruitment drive to create an experienced team to support up to 6 people at Frensham House. There isn't currently a confirmed opening date however,we are looking for support workers to join our team and be a part of this exciting new project!

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that leads to physical, mental and behavioural difficulties. We are firstly looking for experience with Prader-Willi syndrome but training will be provided.

We will shortly be creating our shortlist and be arranging interviews as work progresses on this new service.

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.