Support Worker

National Care Group; Heywood; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals with complex needs. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting young adults to achieve their personal goals and become more independent. Your caring attitude and excellent communication skills will help you build meaningful relationships and provide essential support in daily activities. This role offers the chance to develop a fulfilling career within a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for recognized qualifications

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and handle challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks and personal care for young adults.
• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving goals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Job Description: Support Worker

Salary: £12.21 per hour (£15,238.08 per annum)

Working Hours: 24 hours per week

Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker – Waking Nights to join our team at Affinity Supporting People South Limited – Heywood. Affinity Supporting People South Limited is part of the National Care Group. We provide supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated team works closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empowering each individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

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 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 role can be challenging but also very rewarding. You will build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions together. Your responsibilities include planning daily tasks, assisting with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning, and errands, supporting with personal care including eating and medication administration, and participating in outings. Your support will help individuals become more independent and achieve their personal goals.

What qualities do you need?

• 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 colleagues.
• Resilience to handle difficult times and confidence to seek support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role within an organization that values internal growth.
• Paid training and opportunities to gain recognized qualifications.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity.
• An environment supporting your wellbeing and happiness.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to Wagestream, an app for managing your finances.

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway! At National Care Group, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. If you’re ready to start a journey where your values and attitude matter more than current skills, we want to hear from you!