Support Worker

AA Euro Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care agency in Newport is seeking a Support Worker to help individuals achieve their goals and engage in meaningful activities. The ideal candidate has experience in support work, holds a valid Care Certificate, and possesses a caring nature. Responsibilities include ensuring health and emotional needs are met while promoting a safe environment. This role offers temporary ad-hoc shifts in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care or support work ideally in a residential setting.
• In date mandatory training including Manual Handling & Medicines Administration.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to achieve their goals and engage in meaningful activities.
• Ensure health and emotional needs are met, including personal care.
• Promote safety and safeguarding, always putting welfare first.

Skills

Experience in care or support work

Team player

Caring and supportive nature

Knowledge of CQC/CIW standards

Education

Valid Care Certificate or Level 2 in Adult Care

Job description

Overview

Support Worker- Agency
Location: Newport (Wales)
Salary: £(phone number removed)p/h
Contract: Temporary (Ad-hoc Agency Shifts)

What we're looking for

• Previous Experience in care or support work ideally within a residential setting


• Valid Care Certificate or Level 2 in Adult Care or equivalent


• In date mandatory training including- Manual Handling & Medicines Administration


• Knowledge of CQC/CIW standards


• Enhanced DBS check on the update service


• A caring, patient, and supportive nature with the ability to work flexibly


• A team player who can also work confidently on their own.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting individuals to achieve their goals, build life skills, and engage in meaningful activities.


• Ensuring health, wellbeing, and emotional needs are met, including personal care, medication, and attending health appointments.


• Promoting safety and safeguarding, always putting the welfare of the people we support first.


• Encouraging inclusion, helping individuals to access social, community, and family networks.


• Supporting new team members and contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.


• Maintaining accurate records including care plans, risk assessments, daily reports, and health documentation.


• Promoting positive behaviour management and supporting individuals with behaviours that may challenge.


• Ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.

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