Support Worker

Care England; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend program

Stream wage access

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker in Stoke-on-Trent to join Shelton Care Limited's team. You will support young adults with complex needs, helping them learn daily living skills and participate in personalised activities.

The role is 30 hours per week with paid training and opportunities to gain qualifications, and you will work on-site in a supportive environment. You will build trusting relationships, assist with practical tasks, personal care where needed, and accompany

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a caring attitude and passion for supporting others.
• Teamwork and collaboration with colleagues are essential.
• Resilience to manage challenging moments with a positive approach.
• Excellent listening and communication skills to engage with young adults.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by listening, discussing, and planning goals.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities (cooking, cleaning, errands).
• Assist with personal care and medication administration as needed.
• Support with planning and participating in activities and outings.
• Contribute to helping individuals become more independent.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening & communication

Job description

Support Worker

Salary: £12.91 per hour

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Service: Shelton Care Limited

Location:Stoke-On-Trent

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

Shelton Care is part of National Care Group.Shelton Day Services offers specialised day support opportunities for young adults with diverse learning disabilities,autism, complex needs and challenging behaviours. The dedicated centre provides support by creating personalised activity plans along with opportunities to develop social, emotional, communication and independent living 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, 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.

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 Stream (Formerly Wagestream), enabling greater control over your finances.

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!