Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Murton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£300 joining bonus!

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker for Essential Care and Support Limited in Durham, Murton. The role offers 24 hours per week across two 12-hour shifts, with one weekday shift (Mon or Thu) and one weekend shift (Sat or Sun). A £300 joining bonus is available.

You will support individuals with various needs, including mental health and dementia, focusing on person-centred care and helping them maintain independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Resilience to support individuals with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening and planning goals with individuals.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities (cooking, cleaning, errands).
• Assist with personal care, including eating support and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out as wished.
• Support individuals to become more independent wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Excellent listening and communication

Job description

Job Introduction

Support Worker

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£15,862.08)

Working Hours: 24 hours available per week - 2x 12 hour shifts

• One weekday shift on either Monday or Thursday
• One weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday)

Service: Essential Care and Support

£300 joining Bonus!

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited- Durham, Murton

This role offers consistency and a great work-life balance while giving you the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

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

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, autism 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.

We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group

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 an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.
• £300 joining bonus!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation.