Support Worker Affinity Supporting People (South) Ltd Affinity East

nationalcaregroup.com - Jobboard; Accrington; On-site; GBP 17,844 - 21,810; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Stream app for finances

Job summary

National Care Group seeks a Female Support Worker in Accrington to support young adults with complex needs. In this rewarding role, you will help individuals achieve their goals through daily task planning and support with personal care.

Ideal candidates should have a caring attitude, resilience, and excellent communication skills. The position offers training and career development opportunities. Apply today to contribute to a diverse and inclusive team!

Qualifications

• Motivation to support others and help them achieve their goals.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Confidence to seek support during challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by understanding their goals.
• Plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities.
• Provide personal care including support with eating and medication.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Female Support Worker

Salary: £12.71 per hour. Based on 30 hours per week. £19,827.60

Working Hours: Up to 30 hours per week. Working Alternative Weekends

Service: Affinity Supporting People East – Accrington Lancashire

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 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!

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.

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 throughout the night.
• You will make a positive impact on someone’s life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

Qualities and 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.

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, is 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!

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