Support Worker

Support Worker
Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot
12.70 per hour and Sleeps paid at 67.75
Monday - Sunday 40hours a weekdays, nights, sleeps and weekends.

Are you looking for a new rewarding role supporting adults with additional needs?

What you'll be doing:
You will be supporting adults with physical or learning disabilities within the residential home and local community and therefore it is essential you're a driver. Depending on the home you're supporting, needs may include autism, epilepsy, sensory impairment and non-verbal individuals. To support individuals the best you can, you will ideally have experience of supporting those with challenging behaviours.
Your role will to be encourage people to live their lives to the fullest through various means whether this is emotional and/or physical support through fulfilling life skills and house tasks in addition to helping engage within their local community. You will be involved with in-house activities including cooking, preparing meals and general housekeeping in addition to community-based activities involving supporting individuals in their hobbies, leisure and social activities. In addition to providing high-quality care and support, you will aid to build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Essential:

• UK driver's licence with access to your own vehicle. Either have or happy to obtain business insurance to support residents
• Flexibility required to support with rotas
• 18 years or older due to the requirements of the services

Qualifications:

• Must have a commitment to achieving QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care and other relevant qualifications.

Skills:

• Domestic and home maintenance skills including cooking, cleaning, laundry etc.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently
• Able to support people with learning difficulties
• Able to respond to emotional needs of people being supported
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and writing

To apply for this role please call Hannah Govier on (phone number removed) or send your email

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