Support Worker

nationalcaregroup.com; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Opportunities to gain qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app for finances

Job summary

Affinity Supporting People South Limited in Rochdale is hiring a Support Worker to help young adults with complex needs achieve their goals and build independence. You will form trusting relationships, plan goals, and assist with daily living activities, personal care, and community days out.

The role emphasises empathy, teamwork, and resilience, with paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with a motivation to support others.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Resilience and the confidence to ask for support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by listening, discussing, and planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Support with personal care, including eating and medication administration as needed.
• Help plan and participate in activities and days out to promote independence.
• Strive to empower individuals to reach their goals and live as independently as possible.

Job description

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Service:Affinity Supporting People South Limited

We are currently recruiting for a SupportWorkerto join our team atAffinity Supporting People South Limited-Rochdale.

AffinitySupporting People South Limited is part of National Care Group. We providesupported living services for individuals with learning disabilities, autism,complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours. Our dedicated teamworks closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care, empoweringeach individual to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

AboutNational Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adultsocial care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental healthsupport needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, and complex relatedneeds. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best life,enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and live asindependently as possible within their community. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! -National Care Group

Therole of a National Care Group Support Worker

Youwill work with young adults who have complex needs. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adultsto fulfil their potential. This is a sometimes challenging role but one withhuge 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.

Whatqualities 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.