Oaklea Care Ltd
Oaklea Care Taunton Community Team
Job Description:
Ref: ncg/TP/10050157/6727
Support Worker
*DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE JOB ROLE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE IS
REQUIRED*
Salary: £12.36 per hour
Working Hours: Bank
Service: Oaklea Care -Taunton Community Team
We are currently hiring for a Full Time Support worker for our
Community Team in Taunton
About National Care Group
National Care Group is one of the UK’s leading providers of adult
social care, supporting people wi…
Support Worker
*DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE JOB ROLE A FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE IS REQUIRED*
Salary: £12.36 per hour
Working Hours: Bank
Service: Oaklea Care -Taunton Community Team
We are currently hiring for a Full Time Support worker for our Community Team in Taunton
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?
- 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!
