Female Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Dolgellau; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the social care sector is seeking a compassionate and patient Support Worker in Dolgellau. This role involves assisting individuals with varying needs to live independently, providing essential support and care. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be given, and you will have the opportunity to achieve a recognized qualification in Social Care. The position offers flexible shift patterns and a range of employee benefits, including enhanced leave policies and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Enhanced bank holiday rate

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform

Access to WeCare benefits & discounts platform

Exclusive discounts for driving and vehicle maintenance

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave

Wellbeing support and healthcare cash plan

Extra earnings through referral scheme

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Must register with Social Care Wales.
• Ability to assist individuals in daily living and promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Encourage social interactions and community engagement.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Social Care

Job description

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We're looking for a Female Support Worker in the Dolgellau area. As a Support Worker with Cera you will be playing a fundamental part in improving vulnerable people's lives through the care and support that you provide. You will be supporting people who have varying needs and abilities but include;learning disabilities, complex needs and mental health conditions.

Can you make a difference?

Can you make a positive change?

Can you assist individuals to learn new skills and provide new experiences?

Role highlights:

• Shift patterns consist of 12-hour block-pay - days or nights, part-time or full-time, we are flexible on the days you work although some weekend working is essential
• This role requires you to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
• Opportunity to complete either NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care (through work-based learning) and further progression opportunities

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Are you the person who can support individuals to live independently in their own home whilst promoting a safe, healthy and secure living environment? It is your personality that matters most with this role, you will be friendly, patient, able to interact and build relationships and overcome communication barriers, you will be happy to integrate into their lives and help with all aspects of daily living which can even include accompanying them on holidays and at social events! You'll also encourage those you support to build their own social network and interact with families and friends.

A small cohort of our individuals who live in our supported living homes have the capability to lead and live independent lives, your support will help enable them to maintain their independence and live their best life. The role may include elements of personal care.

If you are kind and compassionate, patient and friendly then you will make the perfect support worker - no experience is required and full training is given, we are keen to speak to you.

^In Wales, all social care staff must register with the Social Care Wales (SCW) which incurs an annual fee. You must also work towards achieving a recognised Level 2 or 3 qualification within your first 3 years as a Social Care worker.