Support Worker

Austin Fraser; Swansea; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with additional needs. This rewarding role involves providing emotional and physical support to individuals with various disabilities, including autism and sensory impairments. You will foster independence by engaging clients in life skills and community activities while building positive relationships with residents and their families. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have the necessary qualifications and skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with physical or learning disabilities in residential and community settings.
• Encourage individuals to engage in life skills and community activities.

Skills

Domestic and home maintenance skills

Teamwork

Support for learning difficulties

Emotional support

Effective communication

Education

QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker
Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot
£12.70 per hour and Sleeps paid at £67.75
Monday - Sunday 40 hours a week including nights, sleeps and weekends.

Are you looking for a new rewarding role supporting adults with additional needs?

What you'll be doing:
You will be supporting adults with physical or learning disabilities within the residential home and local community; therefore, it is essential you're a driver. Depending on the home you're supporting, needs may include autism, epilepsy, sensory impairment, and non-verbal individuals. To support individuals the best you can, you will ideally have experience of supporting those with challenging behaviours.
Your role will be to encourage people to live their lives to the fullest through various means, whether this is emotional and/or physical support through fulfilling life skills and household tasks, in addition to helping engage within their local community. You will be involved with in-house activities including cooking, preparing meals, and general housekeeping, as well as community-based activities involving supporting individuals in their hobbies, leisure, and social activities. In addition to providing high-quality care and support, you will aid in building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

Essential:

1. UK driver's licence with access to your own vehicle. Either have or be happy to obtain business insurance to support residents.
2. Flexibility required to support with rotas.
3. 18 years or older due to the requirements of the services.

Qualifications:
Must have a commitment to achieving QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care and other relevant qualifications.

Skills:

1. Domestic and home maintenance skills including cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
2. Able to work as part of a team and independently.
3. Able to support people with learning difficulties.
4. Able to respond to the emotional needs of people being supported.
5. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

To apply for this role, please call Hannah Govier on (phone number removed) or send your email.