Support Worker - £500 Joining Bonus

National Care Group Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a passionate Support Worker to join their team in Gloucester. The role involves supporting young adults with complex needs, helping them to achieve their goals and promote their independence. Ideal candidates should have a caring attitude and strong listening skills. Competitive salary of £12.21 per hour with opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

Benefits

Paid training

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Health and wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Financial control app access

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license is required.
• Experience in supporting individuals with complex needs is preferred.
• Ability to assist with personal care and administration of medication.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and plan goals with individuals.
• Assist with practical activities like cooking and cleaning.
• Support personal care, including help with eating and medication.
• Plan and participate in outings.
• Promote independence for individuals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Support Worker

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Working Hours: 40

Service: Chosen Care Yew Tree House

*DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE JOB ROLE, A FULL UK DRIVING LICENSE IS REQUIRED*

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Chosen Care Yew Tree

Chosen Care (part of National Care Group) support individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in Gloucester

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.

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.

• 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 (formally known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

Don’t meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

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