Support Worker

National Care Group; Fordham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for Jameson's Residential. You will support young adults with complex needs, assisting with daily tasks, personal care, and activities while promoting independence.

The role emphasizes listening, planning goals with residents, and creating a caring, collaborative environment. You will work as part of a team, provide encouragement, and help residents engage in meaningful days out.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and motivation to support others.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Resilience to persevere in challenging situations.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily tasks and practical activities (cooking, cleaning, errands).
• Assist with personal care, including eating and medication administration where required.
• Build positive relationships and help plan goals and ambitions with individuals.
• Plan and participate in days out and activities to promote independence.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Job description

Support WorkerUp to 40 hours per weekSalary: £13.01 per hour / £27,060.80 per annum based on 40 hoursService: Jameson's Residential

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker for Jameson's Residential

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

Any questions contact Emily: [e-mail] or ring 01254 428947

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, NCG’s agreed protection procedures will be followed.