Support Worker

Walsingham Support; Tonna; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsingham Support is seeking a dedicated Support Worker in Wales to help a lady live independently at home. You will provide one-to-one support, accompany her to community activities, and help maintain an active lifestyle using public transport or her own vehicle.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided and ongoing support is offered to build a career in care. This role emphasizes independence, companionship, and person-centred care.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required.
• Full training provided and ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one support to help the lady live independently.
• Supporting attendance at community groups, activities and events daily.
• Using own vehicle or public transport to access the community.
• Supporting with oxygen needs after appropriate training.
• Encouraging independence, choices and interests.
• Providing companionship and helping maintain an active lifestyle.
• Working confidently as a lone worker in the home and community.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Patient

Independent

Communication

Job description

This isn't a boring job you'll be changing lives with care, supporting day-to-day living and joining in with activities like bowling, swimming, walks, and community outings.

You don't need prior experience to join as a Support Worker.

We provide all the training you'll need, along with ongoing support to help you build a career in care., About the ServiceWe are looking for a FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER to support one lady who lives independently in her own home in the CIMLA AREA.

She is a very active lady who enjoys getting out into the community and attending a range of COMMUNITY GROUPS, ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. Your role will be to support her to maintain her independence and continue doing the things she enjoys.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT to help her live independently.
• Supporting her to attend community groups, activities and events on a daily basis.
• Using YOUR OWN VEHICLE or public transport to access the community.
• Supporting with her OXYGEN NEEDS following appropriate training.
• Encouraging and supporting her independence, choices and interests.
• Providing companionship and helping her maintain an active lifestyle.
• Working confidently as a LONE WORKER within her home and in the community.

Shift Pattern

• DAY SHIFT: 7:30am 10:30pm
• SLEEP-IN: 10:30pm 7:30am

The role involves working as part of a rota, including sleep-in shifts.

This role is for anyone who wants to make a real difference, whatever your age, background, or gender (unless the role is gender specific)

You don't need to have worked in care before if you're kind, patient, and willing to learn, we'll support you every step of the way.

It could suit someone who's helped others in customer service, childcare, hospitality, teaching, or volunteering, or someone simply looking for a more meaningful job.

If you're the type of person who enjoys listening, lending a hand, and helping others live life to the fullest, you'll fit right in here.

• CARING, RELIABLE AND PATIENT.
• Confident working independently and as a LONE WORKER.
• Outgoing and happy to support someone who enjoys an ACTIVE LIFESTYLE.
• COMFORTABLE ACCESSING THE COMMUNITY using public transport or their own vehicle.
• PASSIONATE ABOUT PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE and supporting people to live life on their own terms.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to someone's independence and quality of life, we'd love to hear from you!

NB: THIS ROLE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SKILLED WORKER VISA SPONSORSHIP UNDER CURRENT UK HOME OFFICE RULES, AS IT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SALARY OR SKILL LEVEL CRITERIA.

WHILST WE ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS TO OTHER ROLES, CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY HAVE A VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK THROUGH OTHER IMMIGRATION ROUTES OR PERMISSIONS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY OF HAVING AT LEAST TWO YEARS REMAINING ON YOUR CURRENT VISA.

Walsingham Support is a national charity, not a business. We don't make money for shareholders everything we do is reinvested into supporting the people we care for and the staff who make it happen.

Since 1986, every Support Worker at Walsingham Support has played a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. Our world is built on doing good, being the best place to work, and always putting people first.

WHAT OUR STAFF SAY ABOUT WORKING FOR US: "I FEEL VALUED WITHIN MY SERVICE AND TEAM, AND IT HAS HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON MY CONFIDENCE AND MOTIVATION"

£13.45 Per Hour