Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to empower young adults with complex needs. This rewarding role involves building positive relationships, assisting with daily tasks, and promoting independence. Join a dedicated team that values personal growth and offers paid training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career advancement. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to embrace a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for recognized qualifications

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Wagestream

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and helping them achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with young adults by planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks and personal care activities.
• Support individuals in becoming more independent.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Job Location

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Salary and Hours

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

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Service Provider

Service: Affinity Supporting People South Limited

Affinity Supporting People South Limited 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 fulfill 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.

Role of a 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 fulfill their potential. This role can be challenging but offers huge rewards.

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions together.
• Help plan their 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 exciting days out.
• Support individuals to become more independent wherever possible.

Qualities of 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 colleagues.
• Resilience to persevere through difficult times and confidence to ask for 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 within an organisation that values internal growth.
• Paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates age, gender, and diversity.
• An environment that promotes wellbeing and supports your health and happiness.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to Wagestream, an app that offers greater control over your finances.

Apply Regardless of Every Requirement

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. 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!