Support Worker

Cartref Ni Limited; Abergele; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate individual to support a gentleman in Abergele. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and ensuring access to community resources. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team, providing care to individuals with learning and physical disabilities. Flexibility in hours is essential, with opportunities for career development and training. This is a rewarding position for someone passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Investment in training

Staff rewards scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted computer scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily living tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living skills.
• Support individuals in accessing community amenities and activities.
• Participate in care plan meetings and team sessions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Ability to work in a team

Ability to drive

Patience and calmness

Tools

Wheelchair

Mobility equipment

Job description

We currently have a vacancy to support 1 gentlemen in Abergele. If successful you would be expected to ensure the gentlemen access the community and participate in all aspects of their daily living. You would support the gentlemen to medical appointments, leisure activities and promote choice and independence.The successful applicant will need to be flexible and adaptable to meet the support needs of the gentlemen. Experience preferred but not essential as full training will be given. Driver essential.

The Role

Reporting to the Service Manager, you’ll be working at a house where support is being provided as part of a team, to people who may have both learning and physical disabilities who live in their own home. Your duties will require you to:

• Assist with all personal care requirements using hoists and other specialist equipment as appropriate; and, at all times, respecting the person’s dignity and privacy
• Assist individuals to access general public amenities both by vehicle and on foot (to include pushing a wheelchair as necessary and utilising an adapted vehicle)
• Assist individuals in developing their daily living skills to include home-related activities such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, changing beds, laundry and shopping
• Complete all daily living tasks that cannot be completed by individuals due to physical and/or learning disabilities
• Attend, and actively participate in Service Delivery / Care Plan meetings
• Attend supervision sessions and team meetings
• Hours available on the 24/7 rotas may include day, evening, weekend shifts and sleep ins.

• Temporary contract
• Pay rate of £12.70 to £13.75 per hour based on experience
• Some flexibility with hours worked
• Career development opportunities, with investment in training
• Staff rewards scheme with retail discount perks
• Cycle to work and discounted computer scheme
• Enhanced \\\'employer matched\\\' pension contributions

Our Requirements

• Able and willing to drive (most individuals we support have mobility vehicles)
• Able to push a wheelchair and utilise specialist mobility equipment (with training)
• Able to undertake a broad range of moderately physical activities
• Effective and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Passion for making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people
• Able to work unsupervised making the best use of resources
• Ability to work in a team in a supportive and considerate manner
• Ability and willingness to listen
• Patient, and calm and confident in challenging situations
• Willingness to undertake all identified training