Support Worker

National Care Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker for Apple House at Summerwood in Southampton. You will support young adults with complex needs, building relationships and helping them achieve personal goals in daily life.

You will plan activities and assist with tasks such as meals, personal care and navigating outings, while promoting independence and wellbeing within an inclusive culture. Training is provided to help you gain recognised qualifications.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with a motivation to see others achieve goals.
• Team player able to work effectively with colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going during difficult times and ask for support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing and planning goals.
• Plan daily tasks and assist with cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out chosen by the individuals.
• Support independence and promote wellbeing within an inclusive environment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening & communication

Job description

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 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.

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 (formally known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker for Apple House at Summerwood.

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.

At Apple House, we encourage the people we support to take an active role in their lives by helping them carry out daily tasks. To develop confidence and promote social inclusion, we help everyone seek new activities and experiences both locally and in the wider community. We offer a range of our own activities, including pet therapy, visiting owls and dogs, BBQs, picnics, and parties, and we also hold a variety of events. Everyone has a choice of where they would like to go and what they'd like to do, including on annual holidays and weekend breaks. A break away offers people supported the opportunity to interact with new friends in new surroundings and to help develop their social skills.

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, autism 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. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care Group