Senior Support Worker – Ty Pentyrch

Iris Care Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as a Senior Support Worker, where you will make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with diverse needs. In this rewarding role, you will support adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health challenges, fostering an environment that promotes dignity and independence. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, you will receive industry-leading training and enjoy a supportive work atmosphere. This is your chance to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving lives and making a difference every day.

Benefits

Holiday Allowance of 221 hours

Employee Assistance Program

Free On-Site Parking

Industry-Leading Training

Overtime Opportunities

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
• Commitment to personal development and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful support promoting dignity and independence.
• Assist individuals with personal care and household activities.
• Participate in developing and implementing support plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Mental Health Support

Learning Disabilities Support

Calmness Under Pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE or Equivalent

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for aSenior Support Worker to join our new team at Ty Pentyrch.

Are you looking for a rewarding career? AtIris Care Group, you’ll go home knowing that you’vemade a difference. Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.

What will you receive?

• Annual salary of £29,002.48
• Holiday allowance of 221 hours (29.5 days) per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• Part-time opportunities

Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for everyone you successfully introduce.

About your role

Are you a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team? Are you looking for a job that makes a difference, a job you can feel proud of? Then a role as a Senior Support Worker could be just right for you.

As a Senior Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behaviours of concern, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Epilepsy and Complex Needs.

The people we support within our services are more likely to display challenging behaviour towards you, so the ability to remain calm and level-headed in all situations would be advantageous.

You will be required to care for adults with Mental Health and Learning Disabilities providing a fulfilling environment where clients can develop to their full potential.

You will also undertake delegated supervisory management responsibilities and provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients. Previous experience of working in the care sector or a secure environment is desirable.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide support in a way that is respectful, promotes dignity and independence.
• Provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Communicating with the people you support using appropriate communication methods.
• Assisting with individuals’ care, including personal care.
• Participating in the development and implementation of support plans.
• Assisting the people we support with household activities.
• Ordering, receiving, storing, and administering medication to the people you support.
• Participating, planning, and running of the day-to-day events of the service.
• Recording and completing any appropriate documentation.

Role Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication.
• Knowledge/experience/desire to support individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential.
• Good basic comprehension of English language including basic literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent.
• Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training.

As senior support worker You will also undertake delegated supervisory management responsibilities and provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients.

Ideally you will have anNVQ level 3orsubstantial experience of working in a similar environment.

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