Support Worker

Conwy County Borough Council; Conwy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Conwy is seeking a committed individual to support elderly residents living with dementia. The role involves offering practical and emotional support, administering medication, and participating in daily living activities. Ideal candidates will possess empathy and strong communication skills, particularly in English and Welsh. The position offers training and the potential for additional hours. This role is vital in maintaining the well-being of the residents.

Benefits

Enhanced hourly rate

Training provided

Opportunity for additional hours

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for individuals with dementia is preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English and Welsh is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Offer practical support for daily living tasks.
• Administer medication and maintain residents' independence.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication

Teamwork

Ability to manage medication

Understanding of daily living tasks

Job description

Llys Elian is a 27 bedded residential home for older people living with Dementia, there are three permanent living houses, one respite house and a day centre.

If you are empathetic, and passionate about delivering excellent care

• we would like to hear from you as we are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic person to work within our residential home.

Your role will be to offer practical and emotional support to individuals with all aspects of daily living tasks such as personal care, maintaining independence, administering medication, hobbies and life skills.

Training will be given, and some hours worked will be at an enhanced hourly rate.

There is also oppportunity to work additional hours.

You will be expected to be a good communicator and will be involved in communicating with a variety of people from individuals receiving services, family’s and friends as well as other care professionals such as GP’s and Social workers.

You will be expected to work as part of a team to maintain and improve individuals wellbeing

• reporting concerns to senior staff and managers.

The ability to communicate in English is essential, and Communicate with individuals at ease also in Welsh; the ability to write in English is essential and desirable in Welsh.

You will be required to undertake a Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

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