Support Worker - Cardiff

Iris Care Group; Penarth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Penarth is seeking a Support Worker to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate nature, relevant qualifications, and at least a year of experience in the field. The position offers excellent benefits, including a generous holiday allowance and ongoing training opportunities. Join us and make a positive impact in people's lives while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Holiday allowance of 28 days per annum

Industry-leading training

Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking and uniform

Overtime opportunities

Free enrolment on accredited qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Ongoing commitment to personal development and training.
• At least 12 months experience with relevant support.

Responsibilities

• Provide respectful and dignified support to individuals.
• Assist individuals with personal care as needed.
• Implement and monitor support plans.
• Document care and support activities accurately.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Mental Health

Good comprehension of English

Calmness in challenging situations

Education

Level 2 qualification in health and social care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker to join one of our teams in Cardiff/Pontypridd

Are you looking for a rewarding career? At Iris Care Group, you'll go home knowing that you've made a difference in peoples lives. Employing over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.

Role Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, as well as excellent listening skills, as you will be supporting people who use various methods of communication.
• Knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities or Challenging Behaviour is essential.
• Good comprehension of English language including literacy and numerical skills i.e., GCSE level or equivalent.
• Ongoing commitment to own personal development and training

Main duties of the job

About your role

Are you a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team? Are you looking for a job that makes a difference, a job you can feel proud of? Then a role as a Support Worker could be just right for you.

As a Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with Autism, Learning Disabilities, Behaviours of concern, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, Epilepsy and Complex Needs. The people we support within our services are more likely to display challenging behaviour towards you, so the ability to remain calm in all situations would be essential.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide support in a way that is respectful, promotes dignity and independence.
• Provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Communicating with the people you support using appropriate communication methods.
• Assisting with individuals care, including personal care.
• Participating in the development and implementation of support plans.
• Assisting the people we support with household activities.
• Recording and completing any appropriate documentation.

About us

What will you receive?

• Holiday allowance of 216 hours (28 days) per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
• Industry-leading training
• Employee Assistance Program free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
• Free on-site parking and uniform
• Friendly and supportive work environment
• Overtime opportunities
• Free enrolment on to accredited qualifications such as QCF

Iris Care Group also offers a refer a friend scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for everyone you successfully introduce.

Job responsibilities

Role Responsibilities

• Provide support in a way that is respectful, promotes dignity and independence.
• Provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the people we support.
• Communicating with the people you support using appropriate communication methods.
• Assisting with individuals care, including personal care.
• Participating in the development and implementation of support plans.
• Assisting the people we support with household activities.
• Recording and completing any appropriate documentation.
• A driving licence is essential is you are applying for Ty Pentyrch CF15 9QB

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Have relevant experience working with individuals with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Level 2 qualification in health and social care

Experience

• At least 12 months working with individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health conditions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.