Bank Support Worker

**Join Us at an Exciting Time - Fieldbay is Becoming ivolve**

We have some exciting news From 1st June, we will officially become ivolve Care & Support, bringing together our expertise and experience under one name. While our commitment to delivering high-quality care remains unchanged, this transition marks an exciting time to be part of our growing team. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in a supportive, values-driven organisation that puts people first, there’s never been a better time to join our team. Explore our opportunities and be part of our journey

**Vacancy Location**: St Gwynllyw - Ringwood House, Newport, NP19 9ED

**Shifts**: Bank Support Worker (Monday to Friday 08.00am - 16.00pm)

**Pay Rate**: £12.21 - £12.90 per hour

**Sponsorship**: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

**About You**

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers to join our teams at St Gwynllyw and Phoenix Day Centres. The centres are Specialist Education and Care Day Services for individuals with a Learning Disability and other complex needs, whilst a related qualification is desirable, it is not essential. Support will be given once in the role to gain all relevant qualifications.

**Who We Are**

We’re here to support people to flourish. We’re one of the largest providers of adult social care with over 4,000 colleagues supporting 1,300 people. Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. We work with them to design and plan what we do - so we can create the best experiences together.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024’.

And we’re on a mission to benefit even more people with our uncompromising quality of care and support. It’s the professional expertise and passion of our team that makes us different. We genuinely care and we love supporting people to set and then reach their goals. Because every person deserves the very best experience - every day.

**The role includes**:

- You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI, profound multiple learning disabilities and mental health
- You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
- You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs
- You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’ll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe
- And of course, you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support
- If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.
- Providing education and organisational support to the Head of Education and Social Development in planning, monitoring, assessing and managing learning activities
- Guiding service users during structured and non-structured sessions and assist each service user to achieve their full potential
- Working alongside staff from the Fieldbay Clinical teams, where appropriate, to support the inclusion of all service users, encouraging them to become more independent and to provide support for their welfare.
- You will complete shift records and paperwork, to ensure a robust handover.
- You will be asked to attend team meetings, supervisions and appraisals actively taking a role in your own continuous professional development
- Licence/Certification: All Staff must complete the SCW Induction and register with Social Care Wales within six months.

**Essential Skills**
- Good general education
- Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
- Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
- Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
- A commitment to undertake training and development

**Desirable Skills**
- QCF Level 2 or above in Health and Social care
- Previous experience within social care setting and experience within profound multiple learning disabilities
- Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
- Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
- A full driving license with no more than 3 endorsement points, held for more than 2 years is desirable for this role, along with experience of driving safely and competently.

**How We Will Support You**

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too

Industry-Leading Recognition
- Colleague lotto - giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes
- Prize winning scratchcards aligned with values in action
- We recognise our colleagues who go