Support Worker

7 months ago

Aston Cross, United Kingdom Cartref Ni Full time

Aston - 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?

You will be working in Aston supporting an individual who lives on his own to maintain his homelife and continue to be a valued member of the community. Experience would be an advantage though if compatible we will support your introduction to Social Care. You will need to be driver and will follow an Active Support Approach, working alongside another member of staff for identified activities in the community. An interest in Dr Who, Old Films or Indiana Jones would offer opportunities to engage positively.

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 £12.10 to £13.15 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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £12.10-£13.15 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- UK Driving Licence for at least 12 months (required)

Work Location: In person

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