Support Worker

Support Worker

Salary:£12.71 per hour (£19,827.60 per annum)

Working Hours:30 hours per week

Days, Weekends and sleeps

Service:Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for aSupport Worker to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited-Peterlee

Essential Care and Support is a part of the National Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person centred care across our supported living, outreach and day services. We support some incredible individuals with a range of support needs including Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities and Elderly care. If you want to make a difference every day, then this may be the job for you.

About National Care Group

National Care Group is one of the UKs 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 neede...