Support Worker

Job description

Support Worker
Westward Care Limited - Great Ellingham
Salary: £13.01 per hour £28,308.80 per annum, based on 40 hours per week)
Working Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
8 Acres is situated in Great Ellingham. It is an 18 bed residential service providing accommodation and support for individuals with moderate and severe learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
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.
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 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.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Attleborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English