Support Worker

National Care Group; East Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in East Town seeks a caring individual to support young adults with complex needs. In this fulfilling role, you will build positive relationships, assist with daily tasks, and promote independence. Candidates should demonstrate resilience and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for paid training and qualifications will be provided, as well as a supportive inclusive environment. Join a team committed to empowering individuals and making a positive impact in their lives.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to financial management app

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting young adults with complex needs.
• Ability to work in a team and support colleagues.
• Resilient to challenges and open to seeking help.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and set goals with young adults.
• Assist with daily tasks and personal care activities.
• Plan and participate in outings for young adults.

Skills

Caring attitude

Listening skills

Team player

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

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. 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 (formerly known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.
  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.
  Atlantic Way Care Mid and West is spread over three individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with a vast range of complex Mental Health needs., 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.