Senior Support Worker

Austin Fraser; Brecon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Senior Support Workers in the Brecon area. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities. With a variety of shifts and plenty of overtime available, you will engage with service users through fun activities like trips to the zoo and cinema. The role provides genuine progression opportunities and fully funded professional qualifications, ensuring you are well-equipped to provide the best support. If you are caring, resilient, and ready to inspire others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Getting paid to go to the Zoo

Getting paid to go to the Cinema

Genuine progression opportunities

DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for

Fully funded professional qualifications

Flexible working hours

Dedicated induction programme

Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme

Bespoke training for complex needs

Health and Social Care development opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience required, but must be resilient and willing to do personal care.
• Drivers essential due to location.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and support individuals in making choices.
• Ensure the safety of service users and follow care plans.

Skills

Caring Nature

Resilience

Engagement Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

***FANTASTIC SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY / BRECON AREA***

Do you want a full-time permanent job where you can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? No two days are the same, and getting paid to go to the Cinema and the Zoo are certainly perks of the job!

I am recruiting several CARING and PASSIONATE Support Workers to join a Residential Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs. The service, which is located in the Brecon area, supports adults aged between 18 - 65. The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support.

• Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 (including sleep's). Plenty of overtime available!
• Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week 1 sleep per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Shifts: A variety of shifts, including optional sleep's, including weekends
• Location: Brecon

Benefits of the Senior Support Worker role:

• Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema, amongst many other activities!
• Genuine progression opportunities
• DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED!
• Flexible working hours
• Dedicated induction programme with your line manager
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Range of bespoke training to equip staff with the skills needed to work with people with various complex needs
• Professional and recognised Health and Social Care development opportunities

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be responsible for the following:

• Encouraging independence and supporting individuals to make their own choices.
• Ensuring the safety of the service users.
• Following care plans for each individual.
• Taking service users out into the community.
• Participating in arts, crafts, gardening, and day trips.
• Varying levels of personal care.

Requirements of the Senior Support Worker:

• No experience is required.
• Must be resilient.
• Drivers ESSENTIAL due to location
• Candidates must be happy to do personal care
• NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Can you provide the best specialist support to the people within this service whilst inspiring them to live happy, healthy, and meaningful lives whilst having a whole lot of fun?

**Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for these positions**