Waking Nights Support Worker

National Care Group; Littledean; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Diverse inclusive culture

Wellbeing support

Refer a Friend scheme

Stream app for finances

Job summary

National Care Group is hiring a Waking Nights Support Worker for Merryden to support young adults with complex mental health needs. The role involves building trust, planning goals, and assisting with daily tasks and personal care on weekend shifts.

You will help with cooking, cleaning, medication administration, and accompany individuals on activities, aiming to promote independence and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A caring attitude and passion for supporting others.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Resilience to stay motivated during challenging times.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and errands.
• Provide personal care, including help with eating and medication administration.
• Support planning and participation in days out and activities.
• Help individuals build independence and plan goals with them.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team player

Resilience

Listening skills

Job description

Job DescriptionWaking Nights Support Worker Salary: £12.71 per hour Working Hours: Full & Part TimeService: Chosen Care- Merryden

We are currently recruiting for a Waking Nights Support Worker at Merryden to join us on the weekendsMerryden (part of National Care Group) support individuals (18+) with complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. We have over 18 years knowledge and expertise behind us and an excellent record of helping individuals move on to independent living.

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?

• 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.

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