Learning Disabilities Support Worker

About us

You must have at least 1 years experience in the United Kingdom to apply for this role.

We are currently looking for a Health Care Assistant with experience of working with young adults with Learning difficulties, who can drive & are willing to work in the Barry/Sully area to join our team. We can offer you part-time hours every Saturday and Sunday with the option to also work occassional week days . You will be providing personal care on a one-to-one basis and accessing the community for social activities. You will be caring and compassionate, friendly and reliable, with a positive outlook.

In this role you will:

• Engage in all daily activities.
• Support to prepare diet and fluids
• Assisting with personal care
• Supporting clients to maintain their independence.

Benefits you can expect!

• Good rates of pay
• Blue Light Card and The Benefits website access.
• Paid 5.6 weeks annual leave.
• Support with your well being
• Free uniform
• Career progression opportunities
• Enrolment to complete QCF in Health and Social Care

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found or experience a high volume of applications.

The company requires the candidate to have UK experience. Update training and mentoring will be provided. We will support you to register with Social Care Wales and to complete your QCF level 2 in health and social care if not already done so.

Our employees at April feel that they really matter, which makes them want to do their very best for the people we support and achieve our vision. We know that well-supported people support people well. We welcome applicants from any sector, those who are looking for a change in career, long-term stability, career growth, and a feel-good reward of helping someone else to have a good life too!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.10 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Store discount

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have a DBS on the update Service?

Do you have Epilepsy training?
Is your mandatory health and social care training up to date?

Experience:

• UK Learning Disabilities: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence/access to car (required)
• QCF level 2/3 Health and Social Care (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person