Support Worker - Empower Lives, Flexible Hours

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Leave benefit

Health & wellbeing

Company pension

Job summary

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative in Carmarthenshire invites you to join as a Support Worker. You’ll help people with learning disabilities live fulfilled, independent lives through person-centred support and practical day-to-day tasks.

We offer part-time and full-time roles, training on the job, generous annual leave, a company pension, and a health and wellbeing programme. You’ll travel locally by car, with mileage paid at 55p per mile.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy to support individuals.
• Ability to support intimate personal care with respect and dignity.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to speak on behalf of others to professionals.
• Good written skills and ability to record events with empathy.
• Full driving licence is essential for transporting individuals.
• Have access to own car and willingness to use it for transporting people; mileage paid.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in making choices and setting personal goals.
• Empower people to participate in structured activities to build skills.
• Provide practical assistance with bills, housing, and daily tasks.
• Assist with transport to appointments and activities.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Written skills

Driving licence

Job description

Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative in Carmarthenshire invites you to join as a Support Worker. You’ll help people with learning disabilities live fulfilled, independent lives through person-centred support and practical day-to-day tasks.

We offer part-time and full-time roles, training on the job, generous annual leave, a company pension, and a health and wellbeing programme. You’ll travel locally by car, with mileage paid at 55p per mile.