Support Worker, Direct Support Professional​/ Direct Care

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Salary: £12.71 per hour(£26,436.80per annum)

Working Hours:

24hours - Weekend only

27.5 hours (Mon toFri Set shifts)

40 hours, fulltime

Service:
Essential Care and Support Limited

We are currently recruiting for a Support Workerto join our teamat

Essential Care and Support Limited-Trimdon

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 rangeof support needs including Mental Health, Dementia, Physical Disabilities and Elderly care. If you want to make a difference every day, then this may be thejob for you.

National Care Group is one ofthe 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. We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025!

-National Care Group

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 asometimes 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.

• 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.
• 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, enabling greater control over your finances.