Support Worker - Prestatyn

Cartrefi Cymru; Carrog; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Carrog is seeking a Support Worker to empower individuals with learning disabilities. You'll play a vital role by providing practical support, aiding in personal care, and helping clients engage in structured activities. The position offers part-time hours, competitive pay, and a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, patience, and empathy. Training and career development opportunities are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave and a pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Company pension

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must support a person with intimate personal care with respect and dignity.
• Ability to record events with empathy and meaning.

Responsibilities

• Empower people to make choices and participate in activities.
• Offer practical support to help meet responsibilities.
• Provide person-centered support daily.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to speak on behalf of others

Good written skills

Job description

As a trusted Support Worker, you'll empower people to follow through on these choices, including taking part in structured activities that build confidence and develop new skills. You'll also offer practical support to help them meet responsibilities like paying bills, maintaining their homes, being good neighbours, and staying connected with friends and family.

Your goal is to make everyday remarkable through enhancing well‑being and focusing on the small, meaningful moments that bring joy and purpose. By offering this kind of person‑centred support every day, this truly is a fun and rewarding role for the right person.

Please note personal care is involved as part of this role and no challenging behaviour, positive behaviour support only. The people you will be supporting enjoy cafe visits, social events and shopping tasks.

Requirements

• have patience and empathy
• can support a person with their intimate personal care with respect and dignity
• have strong communication and teamwork skills
• are able to speak on behalf of others as well as to a range of professional people
• have good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning

Our Benefits

• Hours: Part time hours, morning, daytime, evening and weekend and sleep‑in shifts available, please speak to us about the hours you are looking to do.
• Salary: £12.74 per hour and our sleep‑in shifts at £60 per night and our travel expenses is paid 45p per mile.
• Contract: Permanent, training and development opportunities.
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years' service with the option to buy and sell leave.
• Health and wellbeing programme – 24‑hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension.
• Benefits and discount platform.
• Blue Light discount card.

About Us

Our mission is to build a better future by focusing on people with learning disabilities and their families. We’re a Cooperative, which means putting people at the heart of our decision making and support. You can find out more about this here.

Our Values

• Honesty
• Trust
• Kindness
• Respect
• Wellbeing