Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Stream app (Wagestream)

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker for Oaklea Care in Taunton. You will support young adults with complex needs, building trusting relationships and helping them reach personal goals.

The role involves planning daily activities, assisting with tasks such as cooking and cleaning, and providing personal care including medication support. You’ll work as part of a caring team and help individuals grow independence.

Qualifications

• You will be working with young adults who have complex needs.
• The role is rewarding, with the right support and dedication.
• A caring attitude and passion for helping others is essential.
• Being a team player and able to collaborate with colleagues is important.
• Resilience and the confidence to ask for support when needed are valued.
• Excellent listening and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in outings and activities the individuals wish to enjoy.
• Support individuals to become more independent wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Excellent listening & communication

Resilience

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker for Oaklea Care

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, autism 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. 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 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 (formally known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults gives cause for concern, NCG's agreed protection procedures will be followed