Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Burnley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a dedicated Support Worker to join our Burnley team. You will work with young adults who have complex needs, building trusting relationships and helping them achieve their goals in daily life.

The role involves planning daily activities, assisting with personal care, medication support where needed, and accompanying individuals on outings. We value compassion, reliability and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Ref: ncg/TP/10106305/8231

Support Worker

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£26,436.80)

Working Hours: 40 hours

Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited

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

Affinity
Supporting People South Limited 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. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025!-National Care Group

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 compassionately 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.