Support Worker

Brook Street Social Care; Swansea; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist adults with additional needs in Swansea. This rewarding role involves providing emotional and physical support, encouraging individuals to live fulfilling lives through various activities. You will play a vital part in fostering positive relationships with residents and their families while ensuring high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the drive to support individuals with disabilities, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dedicated team and contribute to the well-being of those in your care.

Qualifications

• Commitment to achieving QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Flexibility in supporting with rotas and schedules.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Domestic and home maintenance skills

Teamwork

Support for people with learning difficulties

Emotional support

Effective verbal and written 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 weekdays, 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, and therefore it is essential that 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 in 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:

• UK driver's licence with access to your own vehicle. Either have or be happy to obtain business insurance to support residents.
• Flexibility required to support with rotas.
• 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:

• Domestic and home maintenance skills including cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Able to support people with learning difficulties.
• Able to respond to the emotional needs of people being supported.
• 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.