Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Enhanced hourly rate for some hours

Free Welsh language classes

Job summary

Conwy County Borough Council is seeking a Support Worker for Llys Elian, a 27-bed residential home for older people living with dementia. The role involves hands-on daily care, personal care, supporting independence and hobbies, and liaising with families and professionals.

Welsh language skills are essential and a Disclosure check is required. Enhanced hourly rates apply for some hours, with training provided and access to Welsh language classes.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English and Welsh
• Ability to write in English
• Good communication skills
• Empathy and a passion for delivering excellent care

Responsibilities

• Give practical and emotional support with daily living tasks
• Provide personal care
• Administer medication
• Support individuals to maintain independence, hobbies and life skills
• Communicate with individuals, families, friends and care professionals such as GPs and social workers
• Work as part of a team to maintain and improve individuals' wellbeing
• Report concerns to senior staff and managers

Job description

Support Worker post at Llys Elian, a 27-bed residential home for older people living with dementia, run by Conwy County Borough Council. The work is hands-on daily care, covering personal care, medication, independence and hobbies, alongside communication with families and professionals such as GPs and social workers. The home has three permanent living houses, a respite house and a day centre, and some hours are paid at an enhanced rate with training provided. Welsh communication is essential, and the post requires a Disclosure check.

What the job involves

• Give practical and emotional support with daily living tasks
• Provide personal care
• Administer medication
• Support individuals to maintain independence, hobbies and life skills
• Communicate with individuals, families, friends and care professionals such as GPs and social workers
• Work as part of a team to maintain and improve individuals' wellbeing
• Report concerns to senior staff and managers

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to communicate in English and Welsh
• Ability to write in English
• Good communication skills
• Empathy and a passion for delivering excellent care

Checks & eligibility

• Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service
• Qualifications and references verified

Nice to have

• Ability to write in Welsh

What’s offered

• Training provided
• Enhanced hourly rate for some hours worked
• Free Welsh language classes at all levels, in person and online