Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app for finances

Paid training and qualifications

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting for a Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent. You will support young adults with complex needs in residential, supported living and outreach settings, building trusting relationships and helping them reach their goals.

You will assist with daily tasks, personal care and activities, while promoting independence and empowerment. In this role you will receive paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with motivation to support others.
• Team player able to work effectively with colleagues.
• Resilience to remain positive in challenging times and seek support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by listening and planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Provide personal care support, including eating assistance and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out to promote independence.
• Support individuals to gain confidence and reach their personal goals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Excellent listening skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Job Introduction

Support Worker

Salary: £12.91 per hour

Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week

Service: Shelton Care Limited

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our team at Shelton Care Limited.

Shelton Care is part of National Care Group. We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours in residential, supported living and outreach settings. Our dedicated team work closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care and to empower everyone to reach their goals and fulfil 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.

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The role of a National Care Group 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.

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.

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.

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. So, 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!