Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Paid training

Career progression

Job summary

National Care Group Limited is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Preston to help young adults with complex needs achieve daily goals and greater independence. This full-time role offers 36 hours per week, a pay rate of £13.04 per hour, and structured training.

You will build relationships, assist with daily tasks, personal care, and community activities, while benefiting from paid training, Stream app access, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Empathy and care for service users.
• Strong communication with colleagues and families.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
• Resilience to handle challenging situations with calmness.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with service users by listening and planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking and errands.
• Support with personal care and medications as required.
• Plan and participate in activities and outings to promote independence.
• Help individuals become more independent wherever possible.

Skills

Empathy and care

Communication

Team player

Resilience

Job description

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At National Neurological Services we support peoplewith Acquired Brain Injuries and Neurological conditions in the rehabilitation.We strive to achieve personal goals and endeavour to support individuals inregaining as much independence as possible following the injury or condition.Our ultimate aim is for individuals to be able to return home and enjoytheirlives again.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one ofthe UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people withlearning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired braininjuries,autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empowerthose it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity tounlocktheir full potential and live as independently as possible within theircommunity. 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 complexneeds. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who canpassionately support our young adults to fulfiltheir potential. This is asometimes 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 supportworker?

• 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.

Job Introduction

Support Worker

Full Time - 36 hours a week

Salary: £13.04 per hour

At National Neurological Services we support peoplewith Acquired Brain Injuries and Neurological conditions in the rehabilitation.We strive to achieve personal goals and endeavour to support individuals inregaining as much independence as possible following the injury or condition.Our ultimate aim is for individuals to be able to return home and enjoytheirlives again.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one ofthe UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people withlearning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired braininjuries,autistic people, and complex related needs. Its mission is to empowerthose it supports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity tounlocktheir full potential and live as independently as possible within theircommunity. 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 complexneeds. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who canpassionately support our young adults to fulfiltheir potential. This is asometimes 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 supportworker?

• 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.