Support Worker

Consensus Support; Ffynnon-ddrain; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wales is seeking Support Workers to join their team. The role involves providing exceptional care to individuals, helping them engage in meaningful activities, and supporting their communication needs. Ideal candidates should value kindness and creativity. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Career Ladder

Learning & Development

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or related fields is beneficial but not essential.
• Values of kindness, commitment, and creativity in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to individuals in need.
• Support engagement in meaningful activities and community involvement.
• Communicate effectively according to individual needs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Creativity

Job description

Benefits

• Career Ladder: Our dedicated career ladder provides clear opportunities for your future progression.
• Learning & Development: Support your personal and professional growth with training and qualifications to enable you to achieve your full potential.
• Financial Benefits: Life Assurance of twice your annual basic salary. Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday with Wagestream. Access to Discounts from over 150 retailers.
• Health & Wellbeing: From confidential telephone counselling, dedicated wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Your Role

Our Support Workers are our greatest asset. Through understanding the needs of the people you support; you'll provide exceptional care that truly changes lives.

Help the people we support to engage in meaningful opportunities and activities - empowering them to enjoy a great life filled with amazing experiences.

Get involved in the community, support during leisure and social activities, and celebrate special occasions.

Communicate appropriately, considering individual communication needs, and helping people to communicate effectively with others, too.

Your Service

The Grange is a calm and relaxed home but with a busy and creative atmosphere. Close to central Carmarthen, people love to visit the local museums, parks, shops and attractions like bowling and restaurants. Everyone is encouraged to keep active, whether that's swimming, walking or horse riding - as well as keeping mentally fit with music therapy and sensory activities. The team are trained in a wide range of communication from Makaton to pictorial aids to make sure everyone has their voice heard.

Your Values

You may be new to care or already have experience in the social care sector (Mental Health Support Worker, Care Worker, Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant) but your values are most important to us. Values influence every interaction between our colleagues and the people we support. They are a promise that:

• Disability Confident
• About Disability Confident – A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

We will always act with kindness. Stay committed to the people who rely on us. Embrace creativity in the way we work and grow.

Next Steps

Once you've applied our dedicated in-house recruitment team will call to share more about the role. The next step will be an interview in the service, where you'll meet the team and the people we support.

If successful, we'll organise your Free DBS Check and references prior to confirming your start date. Your journey will then begin with a 3-day online induction, before heading to the service to get started.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Consensus, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Consensus Support Services, where your unique perspective is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to succeed.