Support Worker

National Care Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,793 - 29,080; Full time

Job summary

National Care Group is hiring a Support Worker for Hartlepool to assist adults with complex needs, providing personal care, daily tasks and engaging activities. You will build trusting relationships, plan goals with individuals, and support independence in a compassionate team.

The role requires a caring attitude, resilience and excellent communication, with opportunities for paid training and career development within a values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Passionately support young adults to fulfil their potential and build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals 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 administering medication.
• Plan and participate in days out and community activities as requested.
• Contribute to a caring, respectful, and inclusive environment for service users.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job DescriptionSupport WorkerSalary:£12.71
per hour (£26,436.80 per annum)Working
Hours:40 hours per weekDays, Weekends and
sleepsService:Essential
Care and Support LimitedWe are currently recruiting for aSupport Worker to
join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited-HartlepoolEssential Care and Support is a part of the National
Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person centred care
across our supported living, outreach and day services. We support some
incredible individuals with a range of support needs including Mental Health,
Dementia, Physical Disabilities and Elderly care. If you want to make a
difference every day, then this may be the job for you.About National Care
GroupNational 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 GroupThe role of a
National Care Group Support WorkerYou 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.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!