Support Worker (Nights)

National Care Group Limited; New Milton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 joining bonus

Job summary

National Care Group is seeking a Nights Support Worker for Apple House, New Milton. You will work the night shift, 36 hours per week, at £12.86 per hour with a £500 joining bonus. The service at Caird Avenue opens in Sept 2026.

You will help young adults with complex needs develop daily living skills, participate in activities, and promote independence within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young adults with complex needs.
• Ability to assist with daily tasks and personal care.
• Willingness to obtain qualifications through paid training.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and planning goals together.
• Help plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities like cooking, cleaning, and errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and medication where needed.
• Plan and participate in activities and days out to promote independence and social inclusion.
• Contribute to a caring environment and support the person to achieve goals.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Listening

Job description

Ref: ncg/TP/10050157/8063

NIGHTS SUPPORT WORKER *£500 JOINING BONUS*

PAY RATE: £12.86 PER HOUR / £24,073.92 PER ANNUM BASED ON 39 HOURS

WORKING HOURS: FULL TIME – 36 HOURS A WEEK

SERVICE: APPLE HOUSE – NEW MILTON, BOURNEMOUTH

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A SUPPORT WORKER FOR CAIRD AVENUE AT
APPLE HOUSE!

Caird Avenue is a brand-new service & is currently forecasted to open
in SEPTEMBER 2026. Situated on the Bou…

At Apple House, we encourage the people we support to take an active role in their lives by helping them carry out daily tasks. To develop confidence and promote social inclusion, we help everyone seek new activities and experiences both locally and in the wider community.
We offer a range of our own activities, including pet therapy, visiting owls and dogs, BBQs, picnics, and parties, and we also hold a variety of events. Everyone has a choice of where they would like to go and what they’d like to do, including on annual holidays and weekend breaks. A break away offers people supported the opportunity to interact with new friends in new surroundings and to help develop their social skills.

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, autism 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! – National Care Group

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.

Any questions contact Emily: [e-mail]

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