Support Worker - Swansea

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in South Wales is seeking compassionate support workers to assist adults with learning and physical disabilities. The role involves delivering personal care, engaging individuals in activities, and ensuring a safe living environment. Flexibility in shifts is crucial, with opportunities for career progression and free training provided.

Benefits

Career progression

Referral bonuses

Free training

Free DBS check

SCW registration fee reimbursement

Qualifications

• Committed and motivated attitude towards care.
• Willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to complete domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal and physical care as per care plans.
• Administer medication and liaise with professionals.
• Facilitate engagement in community activities.

Skills

Calm manner

Non-judgmental attitude

Ability to handle stress

Job description

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Your newpany: We are looking for support workers with the right values and attitudes to join a large provider of care in South Wales. They provide support to adults with learning or physical disabilities across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.

Your new role: The role of support worker will consist of supporting with the delivery of a range of care to adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and additional health needs. You will be involved in providing both personal and physical care in line with each individual’s care plan. This may involve administering medication, liaising with external professionals, and providing access to the community. You will also support in maintaining and improving individuals' wellbeing through participation in activities such as arts and crafts, sports, shopping trips, holidays, and other activities. They operate on a flexible rota, with scope to do both short and long days. Flexibility is essential to deliver services over the full range of hours, including days, nights, weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins.

What you will need to succeed: To be successful in the role of support worker, experience is not required. However, you will need a committed and motivated attitude towards personal and professional development, including willingness to undertake training to improve your care standards. The ability to complete domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning is essential, as well as supporting to create a safe and comfortable environment for those you support. You should display a calm and non-judgmental manner, with the ability to handle stressful situations. It is essential that you have a full UK driving licence and flexibility to work a range of shifts, including days, nights, sleep-ins, and weekends.

What you will get in return:

• Career progression
• Referral bonuses
• Free training
• Free DBS check
• SCW registration fee reimbursed by the organization