Bank Support Worker

Shaw Healthcare; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Support Worker at Danybryn, a 31-bed home in Radyr supporting residents with disabilities. You will contribute to a caring, inclusive environment and work closely with colleagues to meet daily care needs.

No prior experience required, as full training and development opportunities are provided to help you succeed and grow within the service.

Qualifications

• No experience required; values and behaviours matter more than background.
• Full training, ongoing support and development opportunities provided.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care and support to service users.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in line with an individual's care plan.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing and hygiene.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

• We are dedicated to ensuring our employees have a wide range of development options including NVQ qualifications and our Leadership Programme, as well as in-house training on a diverse range of topics
• We take pride in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of our employees. We love holding celebrations such as our annual Star Awards event, long-service awards, Employee of the Month and Service of the Month.
• We are committed to ensuring that all employees have a say in shaping our workplace by appointing dedicated employee representatives and conducting annual employee surveys., As a Support Worker you will be responsible for promoting physical and emotional support to our lovely service users. The will include, but not limited to:
• Providing person-centred care in line with an individual's care plan
• Offering personal care, which includes assistance with bathing, dressing and hygiene
• Maintaining accurate documentation of care delivered, including fluid/food intake, activities and incidents
• Promoting dignity, choice and inclusion
• Working collaboratively as part of a team and supporting your colleagues in day-to-day duties
• Maintaining a safe, happy, and caring environment
• We operate using employee-ownership principles and are the Employee-Owned Business of the Year 2024.
  Hours: bank 0 hour contract - as/when needed in service

No experience required - Your values and behaviours matter more than your background. If you're someone who listens well, treats others with respect, and genuinely wants to support people to live their lives, we'll provide everything you need to succeed. With full training, ongoing support, and development opportunities, you'll be supported every step of the way.

Shaw Healthcare was founded in 1986 and has evolved to become the largest Employee-Owned Healthcare company in the UK. We are now made up of 64 registered services, including 55 care homes, and 118 extra-care flats.

Shift Times: Days - 07:00 - 19:30 Nights - 19:00 - 07:30 Shaw healthcare is looking for a passionate and caring person who is ready to make a positive impact at Danybryn Danybryn is a 31 bed home for residents with physical disabilities age from 18 upwards. All rooms are single, ensuite with ceiling track hoists. We are situated in Radyr within walking distance of a small area of shops and hairdresser. The local pub and garden centre are a 2 min drive away. We have extensive gardens including a disabled friendly allotment, a summer house with patio area and beautiful flower beds. We have in house physio and activities and have buses for trips out and activities. We are a 20min walk from Radyr train station with direct routes to Cardiff and Pontypridd. We have a GP who visits weekly, and offer a private chiropodist, optician and hairdresser that visit.