Female Support Worker

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Lampeter; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in health and social care is looking for passionate support workers to assist adults with various health conditions. This role involves providing personal care, promoting well-being, and engaging individuals in community activities. Successful candidates will have strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work independently, with shifts primarily on weekends.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Paid learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• A valid manual UK driving license is required.
• Must be able to work independently and multitask effectively.
• Experience in supporting individuals with learning disabilities or health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with Dementia, Epilepsy, Diabetes, and Learning Disabilities.
• Provide personal care and promote positive well-being.
• Engage with individuals' interests and maintain community links.

Skills

Building relationships

Multitasking

Flexibility

Independent working

Job description

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We will ensure you are rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• £12.60 per hour (double on bank holidays)
• 15 hours per week
• Contributory pension scheme
• Confidential, supportive Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
• Paid comprehensive learning and development opportunities, including internal leadership sessions and recognised qualifications (Level 2 to Level 5 NVQ in Health & Social Care)
• Access to exclusive employee benefits such as savings on shopping, leisure, and household expenses

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting adults with Dementia, Epilepsy, Diabetes, and Learning Disabilities
• Providing 1-1 and sometimes 2-1 support
• Promoting positive well-being
• Engaging with individuals' interests and preferences
• Maintaining and developing community links and supporting independent living and life skills through community and leisure activities
• Providing personal care
• Females only due to service requirements

Who you are:

• Able to work independently, multitask, organise, and prioritise tasks effectively
• Exceptional at building relationships and influencing others at all levels
• Capable of executing tasks and maintaining a positive attitude under pressure
• Quick learner, hands-on, flexible in tasks and activities
• Shifts mainly on weekends, with potential shifts during the week
• Hold a valid manual UK driving license

Who we are:

We are a national provider of health, social, and education services with over 35 years of experience. Our dedicated teams work to empower the individuals we support, helping them achieve their goals and improve their lives. We seek passionate, proactive individuals to join us and make a difference. Join us to find purpose and satisfaction in your work.

Safeguarding

Diversity

We champion diversity and strive for our teams to reflect the communities we serve. At Potens, you'll find an inclusive environment where everyone is supported and valued, working together to help people live independently and happily.