Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Progression opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Inclusive culture

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker to join Shelton Care Limited, part of our specialist care family. This role supports young adults with diverse learning disabilities, autism and complex needs in day-to-day activities and personal care.

You will build trusting relationships, plan goals, help with cooking, cleaning and errands, and encourage independence in a respectful, patient manner. Training is provided and development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and dedication to helping others.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Team player who can work with colleagues.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals.
• Plan daily tasks and assist with cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in enjoyable days out.
• Support independence and empower the individuals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team atShelton Care Limited .

Shelton Care is part of National Care Group.Shelton Day Services offers specialised day support opportunities for young adults with diverse learning disabilities,autism, complex needs and challenging behaviours. The dedicated centre provides support by creating personalised activity plans along with opportunities to develop social, emotional, communication and independent living skills.

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, 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.

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 Stream (Formerly Wagestream), enabling greater control over your finances.

At National Care Group, we are 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, You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!