Full Time Support Worker

Virtual Bridges; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated support workers to assist adults with additional needs in Swansea. This rewarding role involves providing emotional and physical support to individuals with disabilities, including autism and sensory impairments. You will help residents engage in daily activities, from cooking and housekeeping to participating in community events. Flexibility and a UK driver's license are essential, as you will be driving to various locations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with physical or learning disabilities.
• Must have a UK driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with disabilities in residential and community settings.
• Encourage individuals to engage in life skills and community activities.

Skills

Support for individuals with disabilities

Driving

Experience with challenging behaviours

Cooking and meal preparation

Education

No specific educational qualifications required

Tools

Vehicle

Job description

Full Time Support Worker

Location: Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Up to 40 hours a week

Shifts: Includes days, nights, sleeps and weekends

Pay: £24960 per annum. Sleeps paid at £67.75

Are you looking for a new rewarding role supporting adults with additional needs?

What you'll be doing:

You will be supporting adults with physical or learning disabilities within the residential home and local community and therefore it is essential you're a driver. Depending on the home you're supporting, needs may include autism, epilepsy, sensory impairment and non-verbal individuals. To support individuals the best you can, you will ideally have experience of supporting those with challenging behaviours.

Your role will to be encourage people to live their lives to the fullest through various means whether this is emotional and/or physical support through fulfilling life skills and house tasks in addition to helping engage within their local community. You will be involved with in-house activities including cooking, preparing meals and general housekeeping in addition to community-based activities involving supporting individuals in their hobbies, leisure and social activities. In addition to providing high-quality care and support, you will aid to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Essential:

• UK driver's licence with access to your own vehicle. Either have or happy to obtain business insurance to support residents
• Flexibility required to support with rotas
• 18 years or older due to the requirements of the services

**Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions **

If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply today or call and ask for Laura on 02920 224755