Support Worker – Pinetree Court
1. Location: Cardiff
2. Salary: £13.45
Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, Iris Care Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Support Worker to join one of our well-established teams at Pinetree Hospital, Cardiff
Employing nearly 1,800 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference.
What will you receive?
3. Holiday allowance (221 hours) per annum paid with additional holidays for long service
4. Industry-leading training
5. Employee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
6. High street retail discount scheme
7. ‘Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
8. Free on-site parking and uniform
9. Friendly and supportive work environment
10. No zero-hour contracts
11. Overtime opportunities
12. Death in service
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Iris Care Group also offers a ‘refer a friend’ scheme: where you could earn as much as £1000* for every new staff member you successfully introduce.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with complex needs such as Autism, Learning Disabilities, challenging behaviours, physical disabilities, and Mental Health conditions.
Role Responsibilities
13. Ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our clients through their person-centered care plans to achieve and exceed potential.
14. Promote the right values and attitudes towards people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and behaviours described as challenging.
15. Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
16. Liaise with families, friends, advocates, external agencies and the management team to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each service user.
17. Complete records and documentation of progress, incidents and activities.
18. Promote and uphold the privacy, rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of the individuals.
19. General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care to help Service Users.
Role Requirements
20. You’re compassionate and committed with a desire to make a difference to those that you care for, in a positive and patient manner.
21. Have a genuine interest in working with our client group
22. Ability to adapt your approach to the individual’s needs and a willingness to learn
23. Good communication skills.
24. Be able to work flexibly, 11.25 hour shifts that will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.
25. Experience in Health and Social Care would be an advantage but not essential
All staff who work in a service that is registered with Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW) will be required to register with Social Care Wales from 1st October 2022. You must also be prepared to work towards/undertake the necessary qualifications to meet the requirements to register.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
26. Free parking
27. Health & wellbeing programme
28. On-site parking
29. Store discount
30. Transport links
Shift:
31. 12 hour shift
32. Day shift
33. Night shift