Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Haswell; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Paid training & qualifications

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

EssentialCare and Support Limited, part of the National Care Group, is seeking a Support Worker in Haswell to help young adults with complex needs live fulfilling lives. You will build trusting relationships, support daily routines, and promote independence in a caring, patient environment.

The role offers paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications while working within an inclusive team that values wellbeing and personal development.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with a passion for supporting others.
• Team player with ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going through challenging times and ask for support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities like cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and medication administration.
• Help plan and take part in enjoyable days out as requested.
• Support individuals to become more independent where possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening & communication

Job description

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Service:Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at EssentialCare and Support Limited- Haswell

EssentialCare and Support is a part of the National Care Group and is a dedicatedspecialist in providing person centred care across our supported living,outreach and day services. We support some incredible individuals with a rangeof support needs including Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities andElderly care. If you want to make a difference every day, then this may be thejob for you.

About National Care Group

NationalCare 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 toempower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them theopportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently aspossible within their community. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

The role of a National Care Group Support Worker

Youwill work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for arespectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adultsto fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes challenging role but one withhuge 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 supportworker?

• 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.

AtNational Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive andauthentic organisation.