support workers

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Fully funded training

Blue Light card discount

Company pension

Job summary

Agincare in Semington near Trowbridge is seeking a female-only Support Worker to provide person-centred care to three women with learning disabilities.

The role is permanent with a pay of £13.20 per hour. You will support daily living activities, communication, and help them live independently.

Qualifications

• Experience of providing person-centred support to adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and independently when required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Encourage independence and participation in daily living activities.
• Support personal care and routines in a respectful, dignified manner.
• Accurate record-keeping and reporting changes to managers.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Great people skills

Positive & proactive

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Package Description: Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals and deliver positive person centred outcomes for people with complex support needs who rely on our services. You will need to be enthusiastic, have great people skills, and a positive and proactive approach to your role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and complex needs. Where youll be working: Semington, Trowbridge This service supports 3 ladies living with learning disabilities in a small village between Melksham and Trowbridge with great public transport links to the wider community. To live independently within their own home and community. We are looking for support workers to join our am, The role of Support Worker at Enable in Trowbridge is a permanent position with a salary of £13.20 per hour. This position specifically requires female applicants due to the nature of providing personal care to women, as per the Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. The job involves working enthusiastically to make a significant impact in assisting people with learning disabilities, autism, mental health issues, and complex needs. You'll work in Semington, a village near Trowbridge, supporting three women to live independently. Benefits include a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, funded training, and a discount package. You'll be expected to work collaboratively within a team and also independently when necessary. Key tasks include encouraging independence, supporting daily activities and personal care, effective communication, and accurate record-keeping. Experience of a minimum 12 months on a right-to-work is required., Package Description:

As part of your day to day work you will be offering the following;

• Encouraging people to play active roles in the communities in which they live, to encourage independence.
• Supporting Activities of daily Living including social activities, personal care, routines, planning and preparation of meals and budgeting.
• Communicating- effectively communicate using peoples chosen methods
• Engaging - promoting and motivating people we support to enhance their quality of life
• Specialising - supporting people who may need positive behavioural support approaches
• Recording- keeping accurate records & reporting changes in health or circumstances of service users to management

Team player Working as part of a team, as well as being able to work using your own initiative.

Agincare is a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to expand. The organisation has over 100 locations throughout England, offering services such as care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers through the Care Leaver Covenant and provides guaranteed interviews and informal career conversations for care leavers. The company's care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring quality and compliance. Agincare values equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

• £13.20 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £500
• Outstanding career development Fully funded training and career development Blue Light card discount package Company pension scheme

Agincare values equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Experience of a minimum 12 months on a right-to-work is required.