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Highlea Care The Grange - South/High View
Job Description
Support Worker
Salary: £12.21 per hour (£25,396.80 per annum)
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Service: Highlea Care Limited
Highlea Care Limited is part of National Care Group.Based in and around the Bishop Auckland and Shildon area, Highlea Care supportsadults and young people across 16 supported living services. We supportindividuals with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs, mental healthand challenging behaviours. As a team and with the people we support, wepromote person-centred support and help each person to achieve their goals andaspirations.
We are currently looking for a SupportWorker to join our team at HighleaCare Limited - Shildon
About National Care Group
National Care Group is one of the UK’s leadingproviders of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities,mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autistic people, andcomplex related needs. Its mission is to empower those it supports to leadtheir best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock their full potentialand 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 complexneeds. We are looking for a respectful and caring individual who canpassionately support our young adults to fulfil their potential. This is asometimes 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 supportworker?
* 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 inviteyou to apply anyway!
At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building adiverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you’re ready to embark ona journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourageyou to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!
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