Support Worker Highlea Care Ltd Highlea Care Sudbury House

nationalcaregroup.com - Jobboard; Harrietsham; On-site; GBP 24,354 - 29,766; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£300 Joining Bonus

Paid training and recognition for gaining qualifications

Wellbeing support

Reward through a Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Nexus Support Limited in Harrietsham is looking for a Support Worker to assist people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The role involves planning activities, providing personal care, and helping individuals develop independence.

The ideal candidate will have a caring attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Benefits include a £300 joining bonus, paid training, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• A full UK driver’s licence is required for this role.
• Passion for supporting others and motivation to help them achieve goals.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and plan goals with individuals.
• Assist with daily tasks and activities including cooking and cleaning.
• Provide personal care support, including eating assistance and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in enjoyable outings.
• Encourage independence in supported individuals.

Skills

Caring attitude

Excellent listening and communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Job description

Support Worker

Pay rate: £13.01 per hour; £27,060.80 based on 40 hours per week.

Full time – up to 40 hours per week.

Service: Nexus Support Limited – Chelmsford.

£300 Joining Bonus.

A full UK driver’s licence is required for this role.

About the role

Your day will be spent supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs aged 16‑45 to live meaningful lives. You will assist with activities such as swimming, exercising, health & beauty, and any preferred community or home-based activities. When you are not out and about, you will be on hand for chats and advice to help when times become challenging.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals and ambitions together.
• Help to plan and carry out daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking, cleaning, and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, including eating support and medication administration.
• Plan and participate in enjoyable days out.
• Support people to become more independent wherever possible.

Qualities / Qualifications

• A caring attitude, passion for supporting others, and motivation to help them achieve goals.
• A team player, able to work effectively with colleagues.
• Resilience to keep going in difficult times and the confidence to ask for support when needed.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• Paid training and recognition for gaining qualifications.
• Inclusive culture celebrating age, gender and diversity.
• Wellbeing support to help you stay healthy and happy.
• Reward through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream for greater control over finances.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]