Support Worker Merry Den Care Ltd Merry Den Care Cinderford

nationalcaregroup.com; Littledean; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Refer a Friend rewards

Stream app for finances

Career development opportunities

Job summary

National Care Group is recruiting a Support Worker to join our team in and around Gloucester. You will provide person-centred care to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, helping with daily tasks and practical activities while promoting independence.

You will work up to 37.5 hours per week with a supportive team, paid training, and opportunities to gain qualifications. We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Caring attitude and motivation to support others
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Team player with resilience and reliability

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with individuals by listening, discussing, and planning goals
• Assist with daily tasks and practical activities (cooking, cleaning, errands)
• Support with personal care and medication administration as needed
• Plan and participate in activities and days out to promote independence
• Help individuals reach goals and fulfil their aspirations

Job description

Support Worker

Salary: £12.71 per hour (£24,784.50 per annum)

Working Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week

Location: Gloucester

We are currently recruiting for Support Workers to join our team in and around Gloucester.

We support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health, and challenging behaviours in residential, supported living and outreach settings. Our dedicated team work closely with those we support to deliver person-centred care and to empower everyone to reach their goals and fulfil their aspirations.

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, 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 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!