Job DescriptionSupport WorkerSalary: £12.21 per hour (£25,396.80
per annum)Working Hours: 40 hours per weekService: Highlea Care Limited Highlea Care Limited is part of National Care Group.
Based in and around the Bishop Auckland and Shildon area, Highlea Care supports
adults and young people across 16 supported living services. We support
individuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental health
and challenging behaviours. As a team and with the people we support, we
promote person-centred support and help each person to achieve their goals and
aspirations.We are currently looking for a
Support Worker to join our team at Highlea Care Limited- Highfield based in Kirkmerrington. About National Care GroupNational 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 Wagestream, 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!
