Support Worker (Days)

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Days Support Workers to join our team here at Expanding Horizons based at our Ty Bryn Bach Bungalow location based in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, CF83 4DS postcode.

Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday!

What makes us stand out from other care providers?

• We're a real living wage employer.
• We're a Care Company voted Care Employer of the Year for Wales (2022) by the Great British Care Awards.
• We’re accredited at Gold level with Investors in People!

Pay: We have an excellent pay rate of £12 per hour with any overtime paid at £15 per hour

Contract: 30 hours per week. This is a permanent role with a contract and all of our benefits!

Shift patterns: This is a mix of 8, 10 and 12 hour shift patterns. To make it fair for all staff, we all work alternative weekends so people can plan their days and weekends off.

Hours: This particular role is working 30 hours per week.

The location:

Ty Bryn Bach is a seven-bedroom property, operating as a supported living service for individuals with Learning Disabilities and Mental Illness. Some of the people living at Ty Bryn Bach may also express behaviours which others might find challenging.

Ty Bryn Bach provides a caring, supporting and nurturing environment where individuals are supported to develop independence and achieve personal outcomes. Supporting individuals to meet their full potential is key objective within the service we provide.

We choose to work for us?

• A very rewarding role where you’re making a positive difference in the lives of adults with mental illness and learning disabilities.
• Service Users know we care by the way we act, listen, and put their needs at the forefront of everything we do. We strive to go that extra mile to make people happy.
• We provide a warm, friendly, happy, homely place to live and work. Recognising the need for support and trust from all parties to maintain this nurturing environment and work hard to embed this ethos within the service
• Plenty of training and development opportunities.
• We have seen a number of our staff progress in their careers whilst working for Expanding Horizons
• We provide the care and support someone needs when they need it and create on going education, social and leisure opportunities that meet individual's social, cultural, and religious needs
• Overtime paid at an amazing rate of £14.00 an hour.
• DBS/ update service fee paid by us
• Comprehensive training and induction programme.
• Refer a friend scheme where you can earn £250 per referral
• Access to the Blue Light Scheme giving you discounts in high street and online stores!
• Health Assure - Online counselling/health support free of charge!
• Paid training - Access to our E-learning platform and in person workshops!
• We're a real living wage employer.
• We're a Care Company voted Care Employer of the Year for Wales (2022) by the Great British Care Awards.
• We’re accredited at Gold level with Investors in People!

Who are we?

Expanding Horizons provides a range of personalised support services for adults with mental health issues, learning disabilities and other complex needs in both residential and supported living settings.

At Expanding Horizons we aim to support people to reach their full potential. Each person’s goals are individual to them and can range from reaching full independence within their own home, to achieving smaller goals one day at a time; but whatever their goal, our mission is to help them succeed.

Every person is treated with respect and dignity, and is supported in every aspect of their lives. Our high quality support packages are delivered through experienced and dedicated staff, trained to meet individual needs and help them progress.

We’re looking for people with amazing values to come on the journey with us in making a genuine difference, every day.

Our ideal candidate:

• Proactive person who can use your own decision making skills.
• Skilled Professional who is dedicated to providing high-quality care to individuals with diverse needs.
• Willingness to learn and develop your skills
• Can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Empathetic to people and kind
• Good communication skills
• A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference
• Honesty and integrity
• Kind, caring, compassionate and patient.
• Hardworking/ motivated
• Resilient
• Team player
• Reliable
• Non-judgmental
• Team player
• Positive role model
• Good knowledge surrounding safeguarding
• Be able to adapt to changing situations while maintaining a strong commitment to respect, dignity, and safety.

Key responsibilities:

• Engaging people and developing therapeutic relationships
• Escorting and supporting people in the community
• Providing stimulating activity
• Life skills development
• Empowering people to live the best possible lives
• Working with people to prepare meals
• Monitoring people’s health and well-being and reporting back to senior staff
• Uphold and adhere to all local and company policy and procedures
• Work with the wider/local community in a positive manner
• Follow support plans and guidance within personal plans consistently
• Contribute to structure by developing and following the daily activity planner consistently
• Communicate effectively, adjusting own approach to meet individual specific needs
• Provide Active Support consistently and effectively at all times
• Provide Positive Behaviour Support consistently and effectively at all times
• Enter support logs accurately and review and update information consistently
• Being a really fun person who is reliable and a team player :)

If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Can you work 30 hours a week, including alternative weekends?
• Would you describe yourself as a kind and compassionate person?
• Can you make your way to our location based in Abertridwr, Caerphilly, CF83 4DS postcode?

Experience:

• caring for people with a disability: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person