Support Worker, Mental Health

Job Description Support Worker
Salary: £12.21 per hour (£24,396.80 per annum)

Working Hours:

30 hours per week + Sleeps Service

Essential Care and Support Limited – Spennymoor

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.

You will work with young adults who have complex needs. 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.

• Plan and assist with daily tasks and practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, including support with eating and administering medication.
• Plan and participate in day out activities the young adult wishes to enjoy.
• Support the young adult to become more independent wherever possible.

• A caring attitude, with a passion for supporting others.
• 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.

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• Paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• An inclusive culture that celebrates age, gender and diversity.
• An environment of wellbeing with support to stay healthy and happy.
• A Refer a Friend scheme and financial app called Stream.

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.