Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Burnley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Qualifications and progression

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app access

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Affinity Supporting People South Limited in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team. You will support young adults with complex needs, helping them achieve their goals in a person-centred manner.

You will build trusting relationships, assist with daily tasks, personal care, and participate in activities to promote independence and well-being. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive, inclusive team.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and respectful support for young adults with complex needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals with individuals.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration where needed.
• Plan and participate in days out to support independence and wellbeing.
• Contribute to empowering individuals to reach their goals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Active listening

Job description

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Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker tojoin our team at Affinity Supporting People South Limited – Burnley.

Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part ofNational Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals withlearning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challengingbehaviours. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliverperson-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfiltheir aspirations.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one ofthe UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people withlearning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries,autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those itsupports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock theirfull 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 complexneeds. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual whocompassionately support our young adults to fulfiltheir potential. This is asometimes 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 supportworker?

• 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.