Support Worker

National Care Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading adult social care provider in the UK seeks a Support Worker in Southend-on-Sea to assist individuals with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll provide personal care, support daily activities, and foster independence. This role offers competitive pay of £12.65 per hour for 35 hours a week and a £500 joining bonus. Join a supportive team that values development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Financial management support through Stream app

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships.
• Motivation to help others achieve their goals.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and plan personal goals.
• Assist with daily activities including cooking and cleaning.
• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Support individuals' independence.
• Plan and participate in outings.

Skills

Caring attitude

Effective teamwork

Resilience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Support Worker – Southend on Sea

Salary: £12.65 per hour / £23,023 per annum based on 35 hours, £500 Joining Bonus. A full UK Driver’s Licence is required. Working hours: 35 per week.

Service Overview

Nexus Support Limited is a specialist provider working alongside people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs aged between 16 and 45 and their families in the South Essex area, covering Basildon, Castle Point, Chelmsford, Southend. Days are spent supporting people to live a meaningful life. We provide opportunities to grow, develop new skills and explore and enjoy new and established interests and experiences, including swimming, exercising, Health & Beauty and any preferred activities within community settings and at home. When not out and about, staff are on hand for chats and advice to help during challenging times.

You must be available to work for a minimum of two shifts per week, supporting the person at home and within the community. Shift patterns include early, late, sleep‑in and alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing and planning goals with individuals.
• Plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, including eating and administering medication.
• Plan and participate in any days out the individual wishes to enjoy.
• Support individuals to become more independent wherever possible.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Caring attitude with passion for supporting others and motivation to help them achieve goals.
• Team player, able to work effectively with other colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and confidence to ask for help if needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• Continuous on‑the‑job learning with paid training and opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• Inclusive culture celebrating diversity.
• Wellbeing environment with support for health and happiness.
• Rewards through a Refer‑a‑Friend scheme.
• Access to Stream (formerly Wagestream) app for greater financial control.

National Care Group – a leading provider of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people and complex related needs, is part of this role. It promotes an environment of wellbeing and an inclusive culture. If you have the right values and attitude, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Details

National Care Group
Tel: [phone]
Contact: Lyndsay De'ath
Email: [e-mail]