Support Worker

National Care Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Wellbeing support

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Bank Support Worker for Atlantic Way Care & Support in Devon. You will assist young adults with complex needs, help with daily tasks, personal care and activities, and contribute to their independence and well-being.

The role offers training and the opportunity to develop within a compassionate care team. You will work across seven sites delivering person-centred care and support, within an inclusive, supportive environment that values safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and motivation to support others.
• Team player with effective collaboration.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Resilience to cope with challenging times and seek support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with complex needs and assist with daily activities.
• Help plan daily tasks and accompany individuals on activities.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration as required.
• Support with cooking, cleaning and running errands as part of daily living.
• Assist with planning and participating in days out and community activities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Listening skills

Resilience

Education

Job description

Job Type: Contract Job Sector: Health, Medicine Region: South West Location: Devon Salary: £12.86 per hour Salary Description: £26,748.80 annually, based on 40 hours per week Posted: 28/10/2026 Recruiter: National Care Group Job Ref: ncg/TP/10062040/8289

Job Description: Bank Support Worker

Service: Atlantic Way Care & Support - Devon

Salary: £12.86 per hour / £26,748.80 annually (based on 40 hours per week)

We are currently recruiting for a Bank Support Workers at Atlantic Way Care & Support. Atlantic Way Care is spread over seven individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with a vast range of complex needs. Atlantic Way 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.

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.

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, National Care Group agreed protection procedures will be followed.