Support Worker

Cera Care; Dolgellau; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay and pension scheme

Free DBS/PVG

Uniform provided

Blue Light Card discounts

Care Friends referral scheme - £400

Job summary

Cera Care in Dolgellau is seeking Support Workers to help improve the lives of vulnerable people in their own homes. You will support individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, and mental health conditions, promoting independence and safety.

Shifts are 12-hour blocks (days or nights); part-time or full-time roles with some weekend work. Driving eligibility is required. Full training is provided and there is progression toward NVQ 2/3 in Social Care.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training is given.
• Driver eligibility required for this role.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care available through work-based learning.
• In Wales, Social Care Wales registration considerations apply.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to live independently in their own homes.
• Assist with daily living activities and promote a safe, healthy living environment.
• Encourage social interaction and build relationships with family and friends.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Patient

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.45 - GBP 13.45 - hourly

Job Description

We're looking for Support Workers in the Dolgellau area. As a Support Worker with Cera you will be playing a fundamental part in improving vulnerable people's lives through the care and support that you provide. You will be supporting people who have varying needs and abilities but include;learning disabilities, complex needs and mental health conditions.

Can you make a difference?

Can you make a positive change?

Can you assist individuals to learn new skills and provide new experiences?

Role highlights:

• Shift patterns consist of 12-hour block -pay - days or nights, Part-time or Full-Time, we are flexible on the days you work although some weekend working is essential.
• We can only consider drivers for this role
• Opportunity to complete either NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Social Care (through work-based learning) and further progression opportunities

Our benefits include:

• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• Holiday pay and pension scheme
• Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided
• Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.
• Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies
• Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.
• Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £400 per referral

Are you the person who can support individuals to live independently in their own home whilst promoting a safe, healthy and secure living environment? It is your personality that matters most with this role, you will be friendly, patient, able to interact and build relationships and overcome communication barriers, you will be happy to integrate into their lives and help with all aspects of daily living which can even include accompanying them on holidays and at social events! You'll also encourage those you support to build their own social network and interact with families and friends.

A small cohort of our individuals who live in our supported living homes have the capability to lead and live independent lives, your support will help enable them to maintain their independence and live their best life. The role may include elements of personal care.

If you are kind and compassionate, patient and friendly then you will make the perfect support worker - no experience is required and full training is given, we are keen to speak to you.

^In Wales, all social care staff must register with the Social Care Wales (SCW) which incurs an annual fee. You must also work towards achieving a recognised Level 2 or 3 qualification within your first 3 years as a Social Care worker.

Covering: Dolgellau

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