Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Northam; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

Atlantic Way Care & Support – Bideford, part of National Care Group, is hiring a Support Worker for up to 24 hours per week with sleeps included. The role involves helping individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible within a supportive home environment.

You will work with a dedicated team across seven sites, delivering person-centred care, building relationships, and supporting daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support settings.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including sleeps.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and then planning goals and ambitions together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
• Help plan and participate in days out and activities the individuals wish to enjoy.
• Support individuals to become more independent wherever possible.

Job description

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£16,049.28 annually. Based on 30 hours per week.

Working Hours:

Full Address:

Bideford

Closing Date:

30/11/2026

Job Category:

Support Worker

Job Description

Support Worker

Service: Atlantic Way Care & Support - Bideford

Salary: £12.86 per hour / £16,049.28 annually (based on 24 hours per week)

Working Hours: Up to 24 hours per week including 1 sleeps per week.

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Atlantic Way Care & Support, the role will include a sleep shift.

Atlantic Way Care is spread over seven individual sites providing 24-hour support for individuals with a vast range of complex needs.

Atlantic Way is part of 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 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.

At National Care Group, is 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, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!

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, National Care Group agreed protection procedures will be followed.