Support Worker - Mental Health & Learning Disabilities

GOFAL CYMRU CARE; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in Cardiff is looking for individuals to support people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. This role involves assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and engaging clients in daily activities. An interest in helping others and a caring approach is essential. Full training is provided, and there are opportunities for professional development. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension and holiday entitlement. A DBS check is required upon application.

Benefits

Ongoing training and QCF qualifications

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

Private medical scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and understand English.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Physically fit to meet the demands of the post.
• Minimum age of 21 to work in children's homes.
• Prepared to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and promote independence.
• Assist with daily activities like cooking and shopping.
• Act as an advocate for individuals’ wellbeing and safety.
• Administer medication as per training and guidelines.
• Complete documentation in line with company policy.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

About Us

At Gofal Cymru Care, we are committed to delivering outstanding residential support services throughout Cardiff and the Vale. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for the teenagers and adults in our care by providing compassionate, person-centred support. Our staff teams are highly trained and we foster environments where both staff and residents feel safe, respected, and empowered to achieve.

The Role

Located in one of our nine small (maximum six bed) homes across Cardiff we offer full or part time hours which cover evenings, weekends, bank holidays, wake-in and sleep-in duties. We specialise in supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury and mental health issues. We provide person centred care and support aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals.

What we are looking for

Experience is helpful, but not essential as full training is provided. Above all we are looking for people who share our values, who are caring, empathetic, compassionate, good team players with a willingness to learn. Successful candidates will have an interest in helping those with mental health needs and complex learning disabilities to live with less restriction and greater independence. They will be energetic and enthusiastic, with a desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others.

Day to day tasks

To support individuals going about their daily lives, providing personal care where necessary and promoting their independence, enabling them to achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting individuals where necessary with personal care needs, including washing / bathing, toileting needs, dressing and undressing, mobility and transport, etc.
• Helping the individuals in our care to make their own choices and supporting them to carry out activities within and outside of the home, e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping, going to the gym, days out, engaging in a range of social and leisure activities.
• Acting as an advocate promoting individuals’ wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
• Cleaning duties as part of the team, undertaking any general domestic chores, or supporting individuals to carry out such duties.
• Helping with menu planning, shopping and cooking for the home.
• Administering medication to individuals following appropriate training and in line with company procedures.
• Carrying out health & safety checks as necessary.
• Following care and management guidelines and working in line with company policies and procedures.
• Completing documentation and keeping records in accordance with company policy.
• Other reasonable tasks as required which fall within the grade of the job.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Ability to speak and understand English
• Good Numeracy and literacy skills
• Physically fit to meet demands of post
• Be a minimum of 21 years old to work in our children's homes
• Prepared to learn

Desirable

• Care experience with those with learning disabilities
• Valid driver's license and driving experience
• Relevant QCF qualifications

What we offer

Full induction package and ongoing training leading to QCF qualifications. Contributory Pension Scheme. 28 days holiday (pro rata if part time, includes bank holidays) with an annual increase after 2 years service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. Competitive Salary. Private Medical Scheme. Refer a friend scheme. Opportunities to develop. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure which will be completed upon successful application. Please be advised that we are not currently offering sponsorship for employment visas.