Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sunderland is seeking a Support Worker – Waking Nights to join their team. The role involves supporting young adults with complex needs in achieving their goals through personalized care and daily activities. Join a dedicated team where you can develop a fulfilling career while making a positive impact in individuals' lives.

Benefits

Paid training and recognized qualifications

Opportunities for career development

Wellbeing support for a healthy work environment

Refer a Friend scheme rewards

Access to financial control app (Wagestream)

Qualifications

• A passionate individual with motivation to support others.
• A respectful and caring attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team and ask for support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and administer medication.
• Support young adults in achieving their goals.
• Plan and participate in daily activities and outings.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Team player

Job description

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Salary: £12.21 per hour (£25,396.80 per annum)

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker – Waking Nights to join our team at Essential Care andSupport Limited - Sunderland.

Essential Care and Support is a part of theNational Care Group and is a dedicatedspecialist in providing person centred care across our supported living,outreach and day services. We support some incredible individuals with a rangeof support needs including Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities andElderly care. If you want to make a difference every day, then this may be thejob for you.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UK’s leadingproviders of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities,mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, andcomplex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to leadtheir best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potentialand 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 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 Wagestream, enabling greater control over your finances.

Don’t meet every single requirement?We inviteyou to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building adiverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark ona journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourageyou to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!