Support Worker

National Care Group; Littledean; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app

Refer a Friend scheme

Paid training

Job summary

National Care Group’s Merryden site is recruiting a Support Worker to join our weekend and full‑time team. You will work with young adults aged 18+ who have complex mental health needs, helping with daily tasks, personal care, meals and medication administration in a supportive environment.

You will build positive relationships, listen, plan goals and assist with activities and days out, aiming to promote independence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan goals and ambitions with individuals after listening and discussion.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in days out and activities to promote independence.
• Support individuals to become more independent wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Listening & communication

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Job DescriptionSupport WorkerSalary: £12.71 per hourWorking Hours: Full TimeService: Chosen Care- MerrydenWe are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Merryden to join us on the weekends

Merryden (part of National Care Group) support individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. We have over 18 years knowledge and expertise behind us and an excellent record of helping individuals move on to independent living.

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.
• 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.

You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, NCG’s agreed protection procedures will be followed