Llandudno - Supported Living Support Worker
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference to someone's' life?
- Do you like to help people to achieve what they want for themselves?
- Do you want to have fun?
Supporting two young gentlemen who live in Llandudno both lead very active social lives. One volunteers in Venue Cymru as a steward, has a love of rugby and enjoys going to watch his home team play at the rugby club. The other goes regularly to the gym, loves paddle boarding, swimming, does volunteering work and loves a good jigsaw to complete.
Both have their own vehicles so a car driver essential. Proactive team members are needed for this upbeat house. Some knowledge of autism and cerebral palsy is desirable but not essential as all training will be provided.
Our Organisation
Cartref Ni is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, that provides 24/7 support to adults with learning disabilities enabling them to live in their own home in the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, and Flintshire.
With offices located in St Asaph in North Wales, we have been operating for more than 30 years and are proud of our 145 colleagues including many longstanding employees, who support people to be as independent as possible, to fulfil their potential, be part of their communities and to live their dreams.
With an excellent inspection report from CIW and local authorities, the services we provide are very well regarded by the people we support and their families.
The Role – Support Worker
Reporting to the Service Manager, you’ll be working at one of the houses where support is being provided as part of a team, to people who may have both learning and physical disabilities who live in their own home. Your duties will require you to:
- Assist with all personal care requirements using hoists and other specialist equipment as appropriate; and, at all times, respecting the person’s dignity and privacy
- Assist individuals to access general public amenities both by vehicle and on foot (to include pushing a wheelchair as necessary and utilising an adapted vehicle)
- Assist individuals in developing their daily living skills to include home-related activities such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, changing beds, laundry and shopping
- Complete all daily living tasks that cannot be completed by individuals due to physical and/or learning disabilities
- Attend, and actively participate in Service Delivery / Care Plan meetings
- Attend supervision sessions and team meetings
Hours available on the 24/7 rotas may include day, evening, weekend shifts and sleep ins. Hours for specific location-based role to be discussed at interview
The Package
- Permanent contract
- Pay rate of £12.70 to £13.75 per hour based on experience
- Some flexibility with hours worked, with full time and part time hours available
- Career development opportunities, with investment in training
- Staff rewards scheme with retail discount perks
- An enhanced pensions scheme and access to cycle to work and discounted computer scheme
Our Requirements – Support Worker
- Able and willing to drive (most individuals we support have mobility vehicles)
- Able to push a wheelchair and utilise specialist mobility equipment (with training)
- Able to undertake a broad range of moderately physical activities
- Effective and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Passion for making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people
- Able to work unsupervised making the best use of resources
- Ability to work in a team in a supportive and considerate manner
- Ability and willingness to listen
- Patient, and calm and confident in challenging situations
- Willingness to undertake all identified training
In the first instance, please express your interest in these Support Worker roles by submitting your CV online, and we will promptly contact you to discuss any queries you may have before progressing your application
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.70-£13.75 per hour
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence for at least 12 months (required)
Work Location: In person
