Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Calne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Cornerstones Palmarium to provide person-centred support to individuals with learning disabilities and ASD. You will help develop daily living skills and enable engagement with the local and wider community in a respectful, empowering environment.

Role includes assisting with personal care, cooking, and practical tasks, with opportunities for paid training and progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and motivation to support others.
• Team player with good listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by listening and planning goals together.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Support with personal care as needed, including eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in days out and community activities.
• Help individuals become more independent where possible.

Job description

Service: Cornerstones Palmarium We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at

Cornerstones Palmarium. At Cornerstones, we provide Supported Living support to individuals with learning disabilities, ASD and who may present behaviours that challenge. Support is focussed around developing and maintaining daily living skills, and support to ensure they engage with the local and wider community.

Job DescriptionSupport WorkerSalary: £13.36 per hourWorking Hours: Up to 40 hours a week.Service: Cornerstones Palmarium We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at Cornerstones Palmarium At Cornerstones, we provide Supported Living support to individuals with learning disabilities, ASD and who may present behaviours that challenge. Support is focussed around developing and maintaining daily living skills, and support to ensure they engage with the local and wider community. We ensure that support is provided to individuals in the most person-centred way possible, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect and have meaningful choice and control in their lives every day

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 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 healthy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.