Support Worker, Mental Health

Job Description

Support Worker

Salary: £12.86 per hour

Working Hours:

Up to 42 hours available

Service:
Apple House Redcroft – Bournemoth

We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to join our team at Apple House Redcoft.

At Redcroft, we encourage the people we support to take an active role in their lives by helping them carry out daily tasks. To develop confidence and promote social inclusion, we help everyone seek new activities and experiences both locally and in the wider community. We offer a range of our own activities, including pet therapy, visiting owls and dogs, BBQs, picnics, and parties, and we also hold a variety of events.

Everyone has a choice of where to go and what to do, including on annual holidays and weekend breaks. A break away allows people to interact with new friends in new surroundings and helps develop their social skills.

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.

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.

• Build positive relationships with people by listening, discussing, and then planning goals and ambitions together.
• Help to plan their daily tasks and assist with practical activities such as cooking, cleaning and running errands.
• Assist with personal care, which may include support with eating and administering medication.
• Help to plan and participate in any exciting days out they wish to enjoy.
• Make a positive impact on someone's life by supporting them to become more independent wherever possible.

• 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.

• The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.
• Continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• Work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• 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 (formerly known as Wagestream), enabling greater control over your finances.

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!