Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Support Workers to join their team in Preston. This rewarding role involves supporting individuals with acquired brain injuries, helping them achieve their personal goals and enhance their independence. You will engage in meaningful activities and assist with daily tasks while fostering positive relationships. The organization values diversity and offers opportunities for career development, paid training, and a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Wagestream app

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and helping them achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and plan goals with individuals.
• Assist with daily tasks, personal care, and activities.
• Support individuals to become more independent.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

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Salary: £12.54 per hour (£27,387.36 per annum)

Working Hours: Up to 42 hours

Service: National Neurological Services Ltd

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our team at National Neurological Services Limited – Deepdale, based in the heart of Preston.

Deepdale Neurological Centre is an 8 bedded residential service providing accommodation and 24-hour support for adults who have an ABI or neurological condition. Our service provides a supported living feel to promote independence and focuses to enhance the life skills of our individuals whether their stay is short term, transitional or long-term aiming for outcomes and focusing on goals.

We encourage our individuals to access the community, local facilities and to join in with meaningful activities which are of an interest to keep them motivated and stimulated.

Our bedrooms are fully furnished with a kitchenette area and ensuite wet room. Everybody also has access to the modern communal living area which is equipped with Netflix, a range of board games, books and activities. The kitchen and dining area leads onto our enclosed garden area which is secure and accessible for all.

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 individuals who have acquired brain injuries. 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 Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.

Don’t meet every single requirement?We invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are 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!