Support Worker – Wentwood Court
1. Location: Newport
2. Salary: 26,999.40
3. Hours: 38.5
We have an opportunity for a Support Worker to join us at our service, Wentwood Court which is based in the area of Newport. As a Support Worker, you will ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our clients through their person-centred care plans, to achieve and exceed potential.
Iris Care Group is a specialist provider of care for adults over the age of 18 with complex mental health problems, autism, learning disabilities, and neurological conditions including dementia and acquired brain injuries. We provide transition-focused healthcare and bespoke step-down services, including specialist assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and education, throughout Wales and the South West of England.
Requirements:
4. You’re compassionate and committed with a desire to make a difference to those that you care for, in a positive and patient manner
5. Have a genuine interest in working with our client group
6. Ability to adapt your approach to the individual’s needs and a willingness to learn
7. Good communication skills
8. Be able to work flexible, 12 hour shifts that will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights
The Role
9. Ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our clients through their person-centred care plans to achieve and exceed potential
10. Promote the right values and attitudes towards people with Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health needs and behaviours described as challenging
11. Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.
12. 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.
13. Complete records and documentation of progress, incidents and activities.
14. Promote and uphold the privacy, rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of the individuals.
15. General housekeeping duties that can include shopping, domestic duties as well as elements of personal care to help Service Users.
Benefits
16. Life Insurance paid for death in service, three times salary equivalent
17. Auto-enrolment into the pension scheme
18. Full Training Provided in line with the All Wales Induction framework
19. Free uniform where required
20. Career Development Opportunities – 50% staff currently enrolled on professional & Management courses
21. Fully funded access to nationally recognised qualifications (eg. QCF 2,3,5) on completion of your probationary period
22. Additional long service annual leave
23. Supportive and collaborative team environment
24. £500 recommend a friend incentive
Candidates will need to be able to work full time and be flexible with shift pattern