Support Worker - Adult Residential (ID:594)

Swanton Care and Community; Rhydyfelin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive care company in Rhydyfelin, Wales, is seeking a Support Worker/Carer to provide practical assistance and emotional support to individuals with learning disabilities. Ideal candidates will be compassionate and proactive, respecting individual choices and promoting well-being. Experience with challenging behavior is advantageous but not mandatory, as training will be provided. A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role, ensuring effective transportation and support for those in need.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred.
• Essential to hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical assistance and emotional support to the people we support.
• Promote the health and well-being of individuals.
• Facilitate social and educational activities.
• Complete a range of records and documents.

Skills

Empathy

Proactivity

Compassion

Non-judgmental attitude

Experience with challenging behavior

Job description

We do not offer sponsorship

The role of the Support Worker/Carer is an opportunity for a pro‑active person to join an evolving Care Company. We are looking for dedicated and empathetic people. The support team will provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations.

The team will be inducted and trained to support people within our residential home. The people we support require support around their daily living skills, health needs and will have a range of physical and/or learning disabilities.

We require a Support Team who is empathetic and non‑judgmental, someone who has experience in behaviour that can be challenging.

About you

Are you enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to supporting people in a way which respects their dignity?

Experience of supporting people with learning disabilities and/or complex care is preferred but all training will be provided.

Here at Swanton Care, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

In order to undertake this role, it is essential that you hold a valid UK driving licence.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

The role

To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.

Promote the health, well‑being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.

Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.

General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as, possibly, elements of personal care.

As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.