Apricus Resourcing are currently supporting a Residential Childcare Service looking to hire Senior or Support Workers based at one of their sites in south Wales in either Pontypridd, Tonyrefail, Abergavenny (Monmouth or Coldbrook), Glynneath, Aberdare, Llanmartin (Newport) or Bridgend. The role is for someone who is really passionate about providing an effective service.
Overview
This role is full time, ideally 37 hours per week, with a mix of early, late, full day and sleep-in shifts. Please note that either role requires QCF Level 3 in N&SC Children & Young People or Adults. Please only apply if you have this.
Responsibilities – Support Worker
* Provide advice, information and support to clients including referral to aftercare services that focus on maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
* Work with clients to produce appropriate and achievable recovery plans to help them address their identified needs.
* Ensure clients observe the programme's rules and support the manager in investigating and taking action where these may have been breached including substance testing.
* Support clients with prompting of their medication, conduct accurate and timely medication audits and maintain accurate medication records.
* Assist in the day-to-day operation of services by working with clients, enabling them to cope with practical aspects of daily living (life skills, benefits, housing).
Responsibilities – Senior Worker
* Ensure residents attend external appointments in line with their care plan by supporting them to access transport or accompanying them if necessary.
* Oversee and/or conduct effective intake, assessment and discharge interventions.
* Assist the therapeutic team to carry out accurate, complete and timely risk management planning and reviews in conjunction with external third parties where appropriate.
* Help with duties and responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, standards; good professional practice and the company's QA strategy, CQC and other regulatory requirements, relevant legislations, all legal and contractual obligations.
* Oversee the maintenance of accurate client records and databases and provide statistics for management and to assist with service evaluation in a timely fashion.
* Assist in the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.
Requirements
* QCF Level 3 in N&SC Children & Young People or Adults (essential).
* A driving licence and access to own transport (driving is required for this role in order to meet clients at locations; fuel cost for travelling away from the usual base will be reimbursed).
Hours and Location
Full-time role with ideally 37 hours per week. Shifts will be a mix of early, late, full day and sleep-in shifts. Roles available at multiple sites in south Wales: Pontypridd, Tonyrefail, Abergavenny (Monmouth or Coldbrook), Glynneath, Aberdare, Llanmartin (Newport) or Bridgend.
Salary
£15.91 per hour for the Support Worker role and £19.47 per hour for the Senior Worker role.
Benefits
* Free of charge fast-tracked DBS disclosure certificate.
* Dedicated consultant permanently assigned with sector expertise.
* Efficient weekly payroll and compliance support ensuring accurate and timely pay.
* Competitive rates within the sector.
* Leading £300 referral bonus for every successful referral to Apricus.
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