AddressPost No. SS175.18 - Support & Wellbeing Worker
Newport Reablement Care Service
Do you respect others? Have you a friendly personality? Are you willing to develop your skills?
If Yes, we would like to hear from you!!
We currently have Permanent vacancies for Support & Wellbeing Workers within the Newport Reablement Care Team.
Variety of contracts between 10 and 16 hours including weekend only and set shift pattern working 3 days then 4 days over a two-week period
The Newport Community Resource Team, Reablement Care Service is looking for Support and Wellbeing Workers to join the team to assist enabling people to regain their independence and live in their own homes and communities.
As a Support and Wellbeing Worker, you will need to travel to people’s homes in order to provide high quality care tailored to the needs of the individual. Your rewarding role will involve:
- Supporting people and helping them relearn skills and regain their independence in their own homes.
- Motivating people to achieve the goals they have set.
- Assisting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting
We need people who have some relevant experience in a care setting.
Have you a level 3 QCF Health and Social Care certificate or are you willing to develop your skills towards achieving one? All new staff receive excellent training, mentoring and support, so you’ll be fully prepared to meet different needs and deliver the highest quality care.
The skills and qualities we look for in staff include:
- A sensitive and tactful approach.
- A natural desire to help improve people’s lives.
- Patience, empathy and a good sense of understanding.
- Reliability, dedication and a flexible approach to work.
- The ability to remain calm and focused even under pressure.
- Respect for others, honesty, a friendly personality and a real passion for helping people.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner to meet to the requirements of the post is essential.
Further details can be obtained by contacting Karen Davies (Reablement Care Team Lead)/ Ruth Jones (Reablement Care Manager) on 01633 238695
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible
Ein gwerthoedd – Dewr, Cadarnhaol, Cyfrifol
