Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Job summary

National Care Group Limited is recruiting a Support Worker in Sunderland to join Essential Care and Support Limited. You will work with young adults with complex needs, helping with daily tasks, personal care, and planning activities to promote independence.

The role offers paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with motivation to support others.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Team player with resilience and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals with individuals.
• Assist with daily tasks, personal care and medication support as needed.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out to promote independence.

Skills

Caring attitude

Active listening

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

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Salary: £12.71 per hour (£26,436.80 per annum)

Working Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week

Days, Weekends and sleeps

Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our teamat Essential Care and Support LimitedSunderland

Essential Care and Support is a part of the NationalCare Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person centred careacross our supported living, outreach and day services. We support someincredible individuals with a range of support needs including Mental Health,Dementia, Physical Disabilities and Elderly care. If you want to make adifference every day, then this may be the job for you.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one ofthe UK’s leading providers of adult social care, supporting people withlearning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries,autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supportsto lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their fullpotential and live as independently as possible within their community. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025!-National Care Group

The role of a National Care Group Support Worker

You will work with young adults who have complexneeds. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who canpassionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is asometimes 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 supportworker?

• 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.