Support Worker

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their compassionate team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to individuals with learning and physical disabilities, helping them to live independently in their own homes. Your proactive approach and effective communication skills will be key in assisting with daily living tasks, promoting social engagement, and ensuring a high standard of care. This organization values its employees and offers opportunities for career development and training. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Permanent contract

Career development opportunities

Staff rewards scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted computer scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Proactive, upbeat, and adaptable individual.
• Passionate about making a positive difference.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Support individuals in developing daily living skills.
• Participate in care plan meetings and team sessions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Patience and calmness in challenging situations

Job description

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Position title

Support Worker

Our Organisation

Cartref Ni is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, that provides 24/7 support to adults with learning disabilities enabling them to live in their own home in the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, and Flintshire.

With offices located in St Asaph in North Wales, we have been operating for more than 30 years and are proud of our 145 colleagues including many longstanding employees, who support people to be as independent as possible, to fulfil their potential, be part of their communities and to live their dreams.

With a rating of excellent from CIW and local authorities, the services we provide are very well regarded by the people we support and their families.

Description

In this role you will be supporting a number of individuals across one location in three different models of care. You will support with developing and maintaining daily living skills, how to manage their home, and attending social events and work opportunities.

We are looking for someone who is pro-active, upbeat and adaptable and has good communication skills. Having an interest in keeping active and busy is important for all the individuals we support for different reasons.

Due to the varying models of support required, and the fact that all the individuals have different hobbies, activities and events that they enjoy, every day is different. You will be working alongside a team that are committed and passionate about making a difference to peoples lives so having someone who shares those values and enthusiasm is a must. Being a driver is also essential.

The Role

Duties

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.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Permanent 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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