Support Worker

***FANTASTIC SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY / BLAENAU GWENT AREA***

Do you want a full-time permanent job where you can make a difference in the lives of people with learning disabilities? No 2 days are the same and getting paid to go to the Cinema and the Zoo are certainly perks of the job!!

I am recruiting several CARING and PASSIONATE Support Workers to join a Residential Service for Adults with Learning Disabilities and complex needs. The service, which is located in the Blaenau Gwent area and supports adults aged between 18 - 65.The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support.

• Salary: £26,477 - £26,926 (including sleeps) Plenty of overtime available!
• Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week 1 sleep per week
• Contract: Permanent
• Shifts: A variety of shifts including optional sleeps including weekends
• Location: Blaenau Gwent

Benefits of the Support Worker role:

• Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema amongst many other activities!!
• Genuine progression opportunities
• NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for
• Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED!
• Flexible working hours
• Dedicated induction programme with your line manager
• Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme
• Range of bespoke training to equip staff with the skills needed to work with people with various complex needs
• Professional and recognised Health and Social Care development opportunities

As a Support Worker, you will be responsible for the following:

• Encouraging independence and supporting individuals to make their own choices.
• Ensuring the safety of the service users.
• Following care plans for each individual.
• Taking service users out into the community.
• Participating in arts, crafts, gardening, and day trips.
• Varying levels of personal care.

Requirements:

• No experience is required.
• Must be resilient.
• Drivers ESSENTIAL due to location
• Candidates must be happy to do personal care.

Can you provide the best specialist support to the people within this service whilst inspiring them to live happy, healthy, and meaningful lives whilst having a whole lot of fun?

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