Part time Support Worker

National Care Group; Neath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream app

Refer a Friend scheme

Paid training

Job summary

National Care Group is currently recruiting a part-time Support Worker for Integra Caewern Lodge in Wales. The role focuses on supporting people to stay active in their community, coordinating staff activities and assisting management with care planning.

You will deliver person-centred care, administer medications as needed, and help organise monthly house meetings. The ideal candidate has Level 3 in Health and Social Care (QCF/NVQ), experience leading teams, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3
• In Health and Social Care QCF/NVQ.
• Experience of leading, supervising and motivating a team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• To assist the senior management to assess people we support needs, with a Person-Centred Framework and the Supporting People Initiative.
• Assist to facilitate and support the people we support to integrate within their local community.
• Identifying training needs of other staff and co-ordinate training initiatives in consultation with the Registered Manager.
• Working with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service delivery in conjunction with other colleagues.
• Keep up-to-date with changes by participating in discussions, training sessions and workshops when required to do so.
• Have a full understanding of Care Standards.
• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and morale by encouraging and motivating staff morale by personal example, and appearance.
• Assist the management with the co-ordination, supervision and monitoring of staff work and practices.
• Co-ordinate the arrangements of resident appointments.
• Assist management to organise regular (monthly) House meetings.
• Administer medications when required, in line with prescription guidelines.

Skills

Leading teams

Excellent listening

Communication skills

Team player

Resilience

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care QCF/NVQ

Job description

Job DescriptionPart time Support WorkerSalary: £13.47 per hour (£14,265.68 per annum)Working Hours: 22Service: Integra Caewern LodgeWe are currently recruiting for a Support Worker for Integra Caewern

Responsibilities include:

• To assist the senior management to assess people we support needs, with a Person-Centred Framework and the Supporting People Initiative.
• Assist to facilitate and support the people we support to integrate within their local community.
• Identifying training needs of other staff and co-ordinate training initiatives in consultation with the Registered Manager.
• Working with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service delivery in conjunction with other colleagues.
• Keep up-to-date with changes by participating in discussions, training sessions and workshops when required to do so.
• Have a full understanding of Care Standards.
• Maintain a high standard of professional conduct and morale by encouraging and motivating staff morale by personal example, and appearance.
• Assist the management with the co-ordination, supervision and monitoring of staff work and practices.
• Co-ordinate the arrangements of resident appointments.
• Assist management to organise regular (monthly) House meetings.
• Administer medications when required, in line with prescription guidelines.

What qualities do you need to be a great Senior Support Worker?

• Minimum Level 3
• In Health and Social Care QCF/NVQ.
• Experience of leading, supervising and motivating a team
• 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.
• You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.
• You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.
• The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.
• The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.
• Access to an app called Stream (formerly known as Wagestream), enabling greater control over your finances.

At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation.