(REF: 297) Support Worker - Aberdare

Case Management Cymru Ltd.; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above industry pay

Mileage allowance 0.45 per mile

Direct client work

Professional development

Small team environment

Induction and training

Job summary

Case Management Cymru Ltd. is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist a client in Aberdare, focusing on Tuesday day centre support and local community activities.

You will help with day-to-day tasks, shopping planning, appointments, and transporting to sessions, working as part of a small multidisciplinary team. The role requires a driver with access to a car, and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with someone who has sustained a brain injury.
• Warm, chatty, patient and reliable.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist client with attending a day centre every Tuesday.
• Support with local activities (shopping, coffee, volunteering) and accessing facilities.
• Help with home admin: weekly planning, appointments, and shopping lists.
• Provide transport support to sessions and activities within the local area.

Skills

Brain injury experience

Warm, chatty

Excellent communication

Reliable

Team player

Job description

I am a woman in my mid 20’s, who has some residual cognitive and emotional difficulties following a brain injury some years ago. I am a family orientated person and live in my own home with my partner. I would like support to attend a day centre every Tuesday and support to access facilities in my local area, such as shopping, going out for coffee/lunch, attending local volunteering and exploring other activities in my local community.I need assistance with some home admin, e.g. planning for the week and making shopping lists, making routine appointments, along with support to help me to attend these sessions.You will need to have experience of working with with someone who has sustained a brain injury, be warm, chatty, patient and reliable and enjoy working as part of a small team. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a consistent and proactive approach.

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS check.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

To join me as a Support Worker you will need to:

• Be able to drive.
• Have use of a car.
• Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Top Reasons to Apply:

• Above the industry average for pay.
• Mileage rate – 45p per mile.
• Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference).
• Great opportunity for professional development.
• Be part of a small team.
• Bespoke client induction and training.
• Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager.
• A full induction and training will be provided.