Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Shildon; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Career progression

Diversity & inclusion

Refer-a-Friend rewards

Earned pay via Stream

Job summary

Highlea Care, part of National Care Group, is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Shildon. You’ll provide personal care, assist with daily routines, and help people live confident, independent lives in a person-centred way.

No prior care experience is required—full training and ongoing support are provided. We offer progression, flexible benefits, and Refer-a-Friend rewards to recognise great people joining our team.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate attitude.
• Motivation to support others in reaching their goals.
• Great listening and communication skills.
• Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential — we’ll give you all the training and support you need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with eating, medication, and routine.
• Help plan and participate in fun activities, trips, and community events.
• Encourage independence and celebrating every milestone.
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Build positive, trusting relationships through listening and open communication.
• Support individuals to plan and achieve their personal goals and ambition.

Skills

Caring attitude

Compassionate

Listening skills

Communication skills

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a SupportWorkerto join our team atHighlea Care, Shildon

HighleaCare Limited is part of National Care Group. Highlea Care is a well-establishedand trusted provider of supported living and outreach services for adults withlearning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, and other complex supportrequirements.

Atthe heart of everything we do is a person-centred approach — we work closelywith each individual to understand their goals, build on their strengths, andhelp them live confident ,independent, and fulfilling lives.

No day is the same and no individual we support is the same. Check out what a life is like as a support worker: https://youtu.be/B5BD5rwYp3E

AboutNational Care Group

NationalCare 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, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is toempower those it supports to lead their best life, enabling them theopportunity to unlock their full potential and live as independently aspossible within their community.

AtNational Care Group, you’re not just joining a job—you're joining a mission: toempower people to live their best lives, with dignity, independence, andsupport every step of the way.

Here’swhat’s in it for you:

• Paid, ongoing training with recognised qualifications
• Clear career development pathways – we promote from within
• A workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion
• Refer-a-Friend rewards – get rewarded for bringing great peopleinto our team
• Flexible financial support – with instant access to earned pay viaStream

TheSupport Worker Role:

Asa Support Worker, you'll play a key role in the lives of those you support.You’ll help people build confidence, develop skills, and live fulfilling,independent lives. Every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact.

• Provide personal care and supporting with eating, medication, androutine
• Help plan and participate in fun activities, trips, and communityevents
• Encourage independence and celebrating every milestone
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and errands
• Build positive, trusting relationships through listening and opencommunication
• Support individuals to plan and achieve their personal goals andambition

Aboutyou:

Ifyou're kind, dependable, and ready to make a lasting difference in someone’slife, we’d love to hear from you.

• A caring, compassionate attitude
• Motivation to support others in reaching their goals
• Great listening and communication skills
• Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential — we’llgive you all the training and support you need to thrive.

AtNational Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive andauthentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark on a journey where yourpotential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. Youmight have the right values and attitude we are looking for!