Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Great Ellingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend bonus

Stream app for finances

Career development opportunities

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for Day shifts at Westward Care Home, Great Ellingham. You will support young adults with complex needs, build trusting relationships, plan daily tasks, and help residents develop skills toward greater independence in a warm, respectful environment.

The role includes paid training, opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, and a friendly team that values wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude and passion for supporting others.
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate with colleagues.
• Resilience to persevere through challenging days and times.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with residents by listening, discussing, and planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Support personal care, including eating and medications as needed.
• Help plan and participate in activities and days out.
• Encourage independence and empower residents to reach their goals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Job description

Support Worker - Days

Westward Care Home Limited - Great Ellingham

Salary: £13.01 per hour (£28,308.80 per annum, based on 40 hours per week)

Service: Westward Care Homes Limited - 8 Acres

8 Acres is situated in Great Ellingham. It is an 18 bed Residential Service providing accommodation and support for individuals with moderate and severe learning disabilities, autism and complex 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.

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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. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!

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