Support Worker

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Trimdon seeks a Support Worker to assist young adults with complex needs. This role involves building positive relationships, supporting personal care, and encouraging independence. Candidates should possess a caring attitude, resilience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers paid training and opportunities for career development within an inclusive culture. The role is valued at £12.21 per hour, with various benefits available.

Benefits

Paid training and qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Inclusive workplace culture

Access to financial control apps

Support for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• A caring attitude with a passion for supporting others.
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening and planning goals.
• Assist with daily tasks and activities.
• Support personal care, including eating and medication.
• Encourage independence wherever possible.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Excellent listening skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Job description

Job Details

Support Worker
Salary: £12.21 per hour (£25,396.80 per annum)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Service: Essential Care and Support Limited

About Essential Care and Support Limited

Essential Care and Support Limited is part of the National Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person‑centred care across our supported living, outreach, and day services.

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.

Role of a National Care Group Support Worker

You will work with young adults who have complex needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Build positive relationships by listening, discussing, and planning goals together.
• Assist planning of daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking, cleaning, and running errands.
• Support personal care, including eating and medication administration.
• Help plan and participate in day‑out activities.
• Encourage independence wherever possible.

Qualities for a Great Support Worker

• A caring attitude with a passion for supporting others.
• A team player who works effectively with colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going at difficult times and confidence to ask for support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• Continuous learning on the job with paid training and recognised qualifications.
• Inclusive culture celebrating age, gender, and diversity.
• Environment of wellbeing with support for staying healthy and happy.
• Rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to the Stream app for greater financial control.

We encourage you to apply

Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we invite you to apply. At National Care Group, we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. If you’re ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply.