Support Worker

National Care Group; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider seeks a compassionate Support Worker in Morecambe. You will empower young adults with complex needs by assisting with daily tasks and personal care. Join a supportive team that values growth and diversity, offering paid training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid training and recognized qualifications

Inclusive culture promoting wellbeing

Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Wagestream for financial control

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and motivation to see them succeed.
• Ability to handle challenging situations and seek support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support young adults with complex needs in daily tasks.
• Assist with personal care, including eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in activities to promote independence.

Skills

Caring attitude

Listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Job Description: Support Worker

Salary: £12.21 per hour (£19,047.60 per annum)

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, 1 sleep

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 – Morecambe. 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 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 role can be challenging but is highly rewarding.

You will build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions together. You will help plan their daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning, and running errands. Support with personal care, including assistance with eating and medication administration, may be required. You will also help plan and participate in activities and days out, supporting individuals to become more independent and achieve their goals.

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 succeed.
• A team player, able to work effectively with colleagues.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations and confidence to seek support when 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 organization that values growth from within.
• Paid training and opportunities to gain recognized qualifications.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and promotes wellbeing.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to Wagestream, an app for greater financial control.

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement

At National Care Group, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. If you’re ready to embark on a journey where your values and attitude matter more than your current skill set, we invite you to apply. Your potential is what counts!