Support Worker

Are you looking for a job where you can really make a difference to people’s lives?

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Support Workers to join the team at our new service in Porth providing support for adults with autism and associated health needs aged 18-64

Main Responsibilities;

You will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred care and support to adults with autism and complex needs. This will involve supporting activities in their homes and the community, developing independence and life skills, as well as supporting personal care and general household duties such as cooking and cleaning.

You will receive high quality induction and ongoing training and qualifications

previous care experience is desired but not essential. Our service operates 24/7, so you will be required to work shifts on a rota basis

you will be notified a minimum of two weeks in advance.

You will be required to work a proportion of weekends and waking nights. Due to operational requirements we are unable to provide school hour shift patterns. We may also be unable to accommodate non-drivers; However, this is dependent on operational requirements at the time of application and is reviewed on a regular basis.

Experience tells us that the people who are successful in this type of work possess key qualities, including:

· Good communication and the ability to relate well to other people.

· Ability to support and motivate others. Emotional resilience, flexible and calm.

· Willingness to learn.

· Team player.

Above all you need to be kind, caring and ready to work as a team to ensure that our service is comfortable, happy, fulfilling and a safe place to live.

We have fantastic development and progression opportunities and actively encourage the development of our staff teams.

In addition to your salary, our benefits package includes:

· A pension schemes.

· Reward/recognition scheme.

· Excellent opportunities for career progression.

· The option to increase your earnings with overtime.

Interested in us then APPLY NOW.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Salary: £10.42/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Physical setting:

• Care home
• Residential home

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person