Support Worker

Priory Group; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Daffodil House in Pontypridd, South Wales, is seeking Support Workers to cover Nights or Days at a residential service for adults on the autistic spectrum with complex needs.

You will join a compassionate team, supporting residents to achieve goals and a healthier, more fulfilling life, under supervision. Training will be provided where needed and a personalised care plan approach will be followed.

Qualifications

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to facilitate wellbeing and dignity.
• Support residents with daily living needs and monitoring.
• Collaborate with qualified staff to support residents’ recovery.

Skills

Caring approach

Strong communication

Flexibility

Professional standards

Job description

Salary: £13.75 per hour

Work pattern: Full Time/Part Time

Location: Pontypridd, South Wales

Daffodil House are looking for Support Workers to work either Nights or Days at our service. Priory Daffodil House is a residential service in Pontypridd, South Wales. We provide support to males and females between the ages of 18 and 65, who are on the autistic spectrum who may also be presenting with complex needs. We aim to help residents create and achieve goals, in order to lead a fulfilled and enriched life.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents. You can find additional information in the attached job description.

Essential for the role

• A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential - training provided).

The following experience would be beneficial

• Fluent in Welsh