Support Worker - Days

The Methodist Church in Britain; Llandovery; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Paid breaks

Fully paid induction

28 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Maternity benefits

Health cash plan

Starter bonus £1k

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is NOT the employer here; the role is with Cygnet Health Care's Cygnet Clynsaer residential service. This Support Worker post focuses on personal care, daily living and helping adults with complex needs to participate in local life.

It operates in a 24/7 setting with day shifts and weekend work, following detailed care plans. Applicants should be caring, patient and reliable; DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and respect
• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities
• Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy lifestyles
• Keeping the home safe, clean and comfortable
• Helping individuals develop independence and essential life skills
• Supporting access to education, leisure and community activities
• Following support plans, positive behaviour support strategies and risk assessments
• Administering medication after training and competency assessment
• Keeping accurate records and contributing to effective handovers
• Working with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Support Worker post at Cygnet Clynsaer, a specialist residential service run by Cygnet Health Care. The work centres on personal care, daily living, meals and helping the people supported build independence and take part in local life. The service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, supporting adults with learning disabilities, complex needs and behaviours that may challenge; day shifts run 8am to 9pm, three a week with some weekends. No visa sponsorship is available, and no prior care experience is needed.

What the job involves

• Providing compassionate, person-centred support that promotes dignity, choice and respect


• Supporting individuals with personal care and daily living activities


• Assisting with meal preparation and encouraging healthy lifestyles


• Keeping the home safe, clean and comfortable


• Helping individuals develop independence and essential life skills


• Supporting access to education, leisure and community activities


• Following support plans, positive behaviour support strategies and risk assessments


• Administering medication after training and competency assessment


• Keeping accurate records and contributing to effective handovers


• Working with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals

What's required

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication skills


• Willingness to learn as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

Other

• Caring, compassionate and patient


• Passionate about making a positive difference


• Positive, reliable and enthusiastic


• Committed to delivering excellent care and support

What's offered

• Free meal during shifts


• Paid breaks


• Fully paid induction and training


• 28 days annual leave


• Contributory pension scheme


• Enhanced maternity benefits


• Free Health Cash Plan


• £1,000 new starter bonus payable after probation