Support Worker

National Care Group; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Recognised qualifications

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker for Oaklea Care & Support - Walliscote Road in Weston-super-Mare. The role is 40 hours per week with a salary of £13.28 per hour, equating to £27,622.40 annually based on a 40-hour week.

The employer is a leading UK provider of adult social care, offering paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. The successful candidate will support individuals with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, and complex

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with people by listening and planning goals.
• Assist with daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Provide support with personal care including eating and medication where needed.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out to promote independence.
• Strong communication and listening skills to support individuals.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening and planning goals together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including eating and medication when needed.
• Plan and participate in days out to support independence.
• Support individuals to become more independent.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Job Summary

Support Worker40 hours per weekSalary: £13.28 per hour / £27,622.40 per annum based on 40 hours Service: Oaklea Care & Support - Walliscote RoadWe are currently recruiting for a Support Worker for Oaklea Care & Support - Walliscote RoadAbout 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 Group

Any questions contact Emily: [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Qualities

• 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 They Offer

• 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.

Safeguarding and Compliance

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

Contact Information

Contact Details: National Care Group
Tel: [phone]
Contact: Emily Saunders
Email:[e-mail]