Support Worker

Ref: ncg/TP/10050157/7140

Support Worker 

Salary: £12.21 per hour 

Working Hours: 40

Service: Chosen Care- Merryden

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker at Merryden

Merryden (part of National Care Group) support individuals (18+) with
complex and enduring mental health needs in South and West Wales. We
have over 18 years knowledge and expertise behind us and an excellent
record of helping individuals…

Support Worker 

Salary: £12.21 per hour 

Working Hours: 40

Service: Chosen Care- Merryden

We are currently recruiting for a
Support Worker at Merryden

Merryden (part
of National Care Group) support individuals (18+) with complex and enduring
mental health needs in South and West Wales. We have over 18 years knowledge
and expertise behind us and an excellent record of helping individuals move on
to independent living.

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 Stream (formally known as Wagestream) enabling greater control over your finances.

Don’t meet every single
requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!

NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
vulnerable adults and all colleagues working with these groups are expected to
share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns
relating to the safeguarding of vulnerable adults in accordance with agreed
procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of vulnerable
adults gives cause for concern, NCG’s agreed protection procedures will be
followed