Support Worker

National Care Group Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Support Worker in Yeovil to assist young adults with complex needs. The role involves building relationships, supporting daily activities, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude and strong communication skills. Opportunities for personal and professional growth are available.

Benefits

Paid training and recognized qualifications

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture promoting diversity

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Wagestream app

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting others and motivation to see them achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.
• Confidence to ask for support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships by listening and planning goals together.
• Assist with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Support with personal care and administering medication.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Excellent listening skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Salary: £12.36 per hour (£19,281.60 per annum)

Working Hours: 30 hours per week

Service: Oaklea Care & Support - Yeovil Supported Living

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker in Supported Living.

Oaklea Care & Support has 6 properties around Yeovil that assist the people we support in their own homes.

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. Its mission is to empower those it supports to lead their best lives, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potential and 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 complex needs. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who can passionately support our young adults to fulfill their potential. This is a sometimes challenging role but one with significant rewards.

• You will build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and then planning goals and ambitions together.
• You will help 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 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 organization that values growing its team from within.
• You can continuously learn on the job with paid training and the opportunity to gain recognized qualifications.
• You will work at an organization that celebrates age, gender, and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organization 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 invite you to apply anyway!

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic organization. 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!