Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Calne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting for a Support Worker to join our Cornerstones Palmarium team in Calne. You will support young adults with learning disabilities and autism to develop daily living skills, engage with the local community and maintain their independence in a person-centred way.

You will build meaningful relationships, plan activities, assist with personal care and daily tasks, and contribute to a welcoming, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals with individuals.
• Plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care and may include support with eating and administering medication.
• Plan and participate in days out and activities that promote independence.
• Support individuals to be more independent in daily living wherever possible.

Responsibilities

• Plan and participate in activities and days out wished by individuals.
• Support independence and empower individuals in daily living.

Skills

Active listening

Communication skills

Plan goals with individuals

Practical task support

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Independence support

Job description

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

At Cornerstones, we provide Supported Living support to individualswith 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.

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.