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Support Worker

Brook Street UK
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Swansea, West Glamorgan SA1, Wales

Salary

£12.7 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Support Worker position in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot offers a salary of £12.70 per hour, with additional sleep-in shifts paid at £67.75.
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience supporting individuals with physical or learning disabilities, particularly those with challenging behaviors.
  • The role involves assisting adults with various needs, including autism and sensory impairments, and requires a valid UK driver's license and access to a vehicle.
  • Duties include providing emotional and physical support, engaging in house tasks, and facilitating community activities to help residents lead fulfilling lives.
  • Applicants should be 18 years or older and committed to achieving QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, with strong domestic skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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 02920224755 or send your email

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