Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Ferryhill; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & qualifications

Career progression

Diversity & inclusion

Refer-a-Friend rewards

Earned pay via Stream

Job summary

National Care Group’s Highlea Care in Ferryhill is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to help adults with learning disabilities, autism, and related needs live more independently within a supportive team.

You will provide personal care, plan activities, encourage independence, and build trusting relationships while benefiting from ongoing training and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate attitude is essential.
• Motivation to support others to reach their goals.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with eating, medication, and routine.
• Help plan and participate in activities, trips, and community events.
• Encourage independence and celebrate milestones.
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Build positive, trusting relationships through listening and open communication.
• Support individuals to plan and achieve their personal goals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Motivation to help others

Listening skills

Previous care experience

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Support Workerto join our teamatHighlea Care, Ferryhill

Highlea Care Limited is part of National Care Group.Highlea Care is a well-established and trusted provider of supported living andoutreach services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental healthneeds, and other complex support requirements.

At the heart of everything we do is a person-centredapproach — we work closely with each individual to understand their goals,build on their strengths, and help them live confident ,independent, andfulfilling lives.

No day is the same and no individual we support is the same. Check out what a life is like as a support worker: https://youtu.be/B5BD5rwYp3E

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leadingproviders of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities,mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complexrelated needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their bestlife, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live asindependently as possible within their community.

At National Care Group, you’re not just joining ajob—you're joining a mission: to empower people to live their best lives, withdignity, independence, and support every step of the way.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Paid, ongoing training with recognisedqualifications
• Clear career development pathways – wepromote from within
• A workplace that embraces diversity andinclusion
• Refer-a-Friend rewards – get rewardedfor bringing great people into our team
• Flexible financial support – withinstant access to earned pay via Stream

The Support Worker Role:

As a Support Worker, you'll play a key role in thelives of those you support. You’ll help people build confidence, developskills, and live fulfilling, independent lives. Every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact.

You will:

• Provide personal care and supportingwith eating, medication, and routine
• Help plan and participate in funactivities, trips, and community events
• Encourage independence and celebratingevery milestone
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking,cleaning, and errands
• Build positive, trusting relationshipsthrough listening and open communication
• Support individuals to plan and achievetheir personal goals and ambition

About you:

If you're kind, dependable, and ready to make alasting difference in someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you.

• A caring, compassionate attitude
• Motivation to support others inreaching their goals
• Great listening and communicationskills
• Previous experience in care is welcomebut not essential — we’ll give you all the training and support you need tothrive.