FANTASTIC SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY / BRIGEND***
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 6th January
Do you want a full-time permanent job where you can really make the difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and complex needs? No 2 days are the same and getting paid to go to the Cinema and the Zoo are certainly perks of the job!!
I am recruiting for a number of CARING and PASSIONATE Support Workers to join 4-bed Residential Service for Adults with ASD, SEMH and complex needs. The service, which is set in rural Brigend, Gwynedd, supports 4 adults aged between 18 - 65.
Working under the leadership of the Manager, you will join a supportive and sociable staff team who put the service users at the heart of everything they do. The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support.
Salary: £25,550 - £25,850 + sleeps + Plenty of overtime available!
Hours: Full Time Contract - 39 hours per week + approx 3 sleeps / month
Location: Brigend (B32 postcode)
Benefits of the Support Worker role:
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Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema amongst many other activities!!
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Genuine progression opportunities
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DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for
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Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED!
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Flexible working hours
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Range of bespoke training to equip staff with the skills needed to work with people with various complex needs
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Professional and recognised Health and Social Care development opportunities
As a Support Worker you will be responsible for the following:
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Encouraging independence and supporting individuals to make their own choices.
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Ensuring the safety of the service users.
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Following care plans for each individual.
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Taking service users out into the community.
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Participating in activities such as arts, crafts, gardening and day trips.
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Varying levels of personal care.
Requirements:
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Experience with PBS IDEAL
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Experience with Buccal IDEAL
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Ideally, communication difficulties such as PECS, Makaton etc IDEAL
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Experience working with adults with SEMH, anxiety and depression. IDEAL
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Drivers ESSENTIAL due to rural setting and need to transport people supported
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Candidates must be happy to do personal care. ESSENTIAL
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Candidates on a Visa must have a minimum of 1 year left on their Visa ESSENTIAL
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Candidates must be flexible to work all days/nights/bank holidays etc ESSENTIAL
Can you provide the best specialist support to the people within this service whilst inspiring them to live happy, healthy and meaningful lives whilst having a whole lot of fun?
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