Support Worker

Full & Part time hours available

( DRIVER ESSENTIAL)

I am a young sociable man who is looking for people to support me to live a fulfilled life. I like football, rugby, quiz games, music and swimming. I love to socialize and have fun, playing bingo and bowling.

I am keen to have a male Support Worker who is fun and will engage with me. I use a wheelchair when I go out due to my Epilepsy and I have my own car to enable me to go out.

If this sounds like you, then please apply at www.cartrefi.coop

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Working at Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative is more than just a job…it means supporting people to live their fullest, most independent lives. We were the first and are the largest Social Care Co-operative in Wales, which means we put community at the forefront of everything we do.

We provide support to people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, older people, people with Autism and physical disabilities. We do that in a number of ways from providing 24-hour support within their own homes, to providing shorter, more focused support to assist with individual tasks or care needs, which are often determined in conjunction with Social Services.

The support we provide is person centered and focusses on enabling people to achieve their goals, aspirations and the things that really matter to them. We ensure people maintain their wellbeing and play an active role in their local communities. Building positive relationships with peers is essential.

What we can offer you:

Salary of £22963.20 - £23400.00 / £23357.36 - £23806.54
(Pro rata Depending on choice of below)

£11.04 - £11.25 RISING TO £12.14 - £12.37 from April 1st 2024 flexible rate choose what suits you benefit option - 20 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays) rising to 25 after 5 years + Bank Holidays in lieu or Lower rate pay on 25 days Leave rising to 30 after 5 years.

45p per mile when using your own vehicle to support individuals
£60.00 per shift for working a sleeping in shift
enhancements for some bank holidays
Occupational sick pay.
Enhanced Maternity leave after qualifying period
Fully paid training and support to achieve QCF qualifications
Employee Benefits Scheme offering shopping discounts, technology scheme and cycle to work schemes
Paid social care registration fees
Paid DBS on starting (conditions Apply)
Company mobile phone.
Access to Independent Employee Assistance Programme.
DRAGONSAVERS (Credit union) savings and loan scheme
WHA private healthcare

Conditions and Qualifying period apply to the above.

What we expect from you:

A commitment to enabling people to live fulfilled and independent lives both within their homes and the wider community.
A flexible approach to work and the willingness and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and also sleeping overnight at the service users home
A full clean valid UK driving license and a car with business insurance, as you will be required to use your car for work purposes.
Have a commitment to work towards a QCF in Health and Social Care

Due to the nature of this work, we are required by legislation to obtain an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service for all successful applicants.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible