Support Worker

National Care Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking Support Workers for Frensham House in Devon to join a new team supporting up to 6 young adults with complex needs. The role involves compassionate care, planning daily activities, and helping participants achieve independence.

Training for Prader-Willi syndrome will be provided, with a focus on building strong relationships and collaborative goals. Shift options include full-time, part-time, or bank roles.

Qualifications

• Experience with Prader-Willi syndrome preferred, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and administering medication.

Job description

Here at National Care Group, we are currently looking for talented support workers to join our team at a brand-new residential service. Frensham House will be part of our Oaklea service based in Devon.

We are currently undergoing a recruitment drive to create an experienced team to support up to 6 people at Frensham House. The current opening date is early December;we are looking for support workers to join our team and be a part of this exciting new project!

Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic condition that leads to physical, mental and behavioural difficulties. We are firstly looking for experience with Prader-Willi syndrome but training will be provided.

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 (formally known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Shift patterns - Full time, part time or bank