Support Worker / Care Assistant / All Levels of Experience in Barry

This is a rewarding opportunity for compassionate and dependable individuals who want to make a genuine difference in residential care, supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live safe, fulfilling and meaningful lives.

No Previous Experience Required – Full Training Provided. If you have experience, then great. If not, the organisation will provide full training and support.

Applications are welcome from experienced candidates operating at Senior Support Worker level.

SALARY: £13.16 to £13.80 per Hour + Benefits

LOCATION: Barry and Bridgend, South Wales

JOB TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time, Permanent Roles Available

WORKING HOURS: Days, Nights and Waking Nights Shift Patterns Available

JOB OVERVIEW

This is a rewarding opportunity to join the organisation as a Support Worker / Care Assistant helping adults with learning disabilities and complex needs develop independence, achieve personal goals and feel safe, respected and valued.

As a Support Worker / Care Assistant you will support people with day and night-time routines, provide emotional and practical assistance, maintain accurate records and work closely with families, colleagues, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

The Support Worker / Care Assistant will also provide sensitive personal care, help people access hobbies, education, employment and community activities, and contribute to a positive, welcoming and supportive home environment.

Please note the organisation is unable to offer workplace visa sponsorship at this time.

DUTIES

• Building Positive Relationships: Develop strong, nurturing and professional relationships with the people being supported, providing emotional and practical assistance.
• Supporting Daily Living: Help individuals with everyday tasks, including meal planning, cooking, shopping, cleaning and managing household budgets.
• Providing Personal Care: Assist sensitively with bathing, dressing, toileting and mobility while maintaining dignity, privacy and independence.
• Encouraging Community Access: Support individuals to attend social events, hobbies, employment, education and activities within their local community.
• Administering Medication: Administer prescribed medication, monitor physical and emotional wellbeing and support attendance at medical appointments.
• Providing Companionship: Offer companionship and help implement Positive Behavioural Support plans to support individuals through difficult emotions, behaviours and challenging situations.
• Maintaining Records: Keep accurate daily records of progress, incidents, medication and financial transactions in line with regulatory standards.
• Working Collaboratively: Work professionally with families, colleagues, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive outcomes.
• Supporting Night-Time Care: For waking night roles, support individuals throughout the night, respond calmly to incidents and complete night-time documentation and handovers accurately.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Compassion, patience and a genuine desire to make a positive difference.
• Honesty, empathy and the ability to be a positive role model.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situations.
• A willingness to work towards the required qualification in Health and Social Care.
• A willingness to register with Social Care Wales, where required, and maintain registration throughout employment.
• Flexibility to work allocated shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties, depending on the role and the needs of the people being supported.
• Driving licence not necessary essential but would be a huge advantage.

BENEFITS

• Blue Light Card: Thousands of social workers are missing out on savings worth an average of £3,126 a year because they do not know they qualify for a Blue Light Card.
• Social Care Wales Care Worker Card: This card recognises health and social care workers and allows you to access a range of benefits.
• The Care Worker Card: A digital card that provides access to various benefits. It’s not a registration card. Anyone who’s employed in a paid care role in Wales can apply.
• Bright Offers: All staff are entitled to some really good deals and discounts including retail, food and drink, Health and Beauty, travel, home and garden and gifting.
• Free Hot Meal and Drinks: All staff are able to enjoy and benefit from free meals if on duty when their working hours coincide with Resident mealtimes.
• Long service award.
• Extra mile award.
• Staff appreciation days.
• Wellbeing Colleague Scheme.
• Monthly RI Drop In Surgery.