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Learning Disabilities Support Worker - Swansea

Hays Social Care
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Swansea, West Glamorgan SA1 5AS, Wales

Salary

£12.14 - £12.27/hour £12.14-12.27 Per Hour

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • A residential care provider in Swansea is seeking motivated support workers to assist adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.
  • The role involves supporting daily routines, meeting psychological needs, and fostering community engagement through activities.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in similar roles, although it is not mandatory, and must be willing to complete pre-employment training.
  • Flexibility in working hours is crucial, as shifts may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • The position offers career progression, referral bonuses, free training, and a competitive salary, although the specific salary is not mentioned.

Your new company:

We are looking for flexible, motivated, and outgoing support workers to join our team of qualified staff. We deliver residential care within the Swansea area. Providing support with the care of adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. It is important to us that we build and maintain trust with the people we support, whilst promoting their rights, interests, and dignity.

Your new role:

The role of support worker will consist of supporting with the delivery of care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You will be involved in the everyday routines of the patients, ensuring the psychological needs of each individual are met. This will include taking the patients out into the community to complete activities, allowing you to build strong relationships and self-esteem. We operate on a flexible rota, with scope to do both short and long days. However, flexibility is essential to deliver services over the full range of hours. This includes days, nights, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-ins.

What you will need to succeed:

To be a successful support worker in this role, previous experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is preferred but not essential. You must also be committed to under-taking all pre-employment training. It is important that you work effectively within the team to provide the best service we can to the people we support. Driving is essential for this role.


What you will get in return:

  • A friendly, supportive office team is available 24/7 with our on-call system.
  • Career progression
  • Referral bonuses
  • Free training
  • Free DBS


What you need to do now:

If you think the role of support worker suits your experiences and personality, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job is not right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us, and we can discuss what you are looking for in your next role!

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