Support Worker

Support Worker

Reference: DEC20243215

Expiry date: 12:00, Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Location: Bridgend

Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), flexible shift patterns, support to achieve necessary qualifications, pension scheme, employee assistance programme.

Responsibilities:

1. Encourage the people we support to make their own choices about everyday things such as what to wear, what to do, what to eat, as well as bigger decisions such as where to live, how to spend their money or where to go on holiday.
2. Enable the people we support to fulfil those choices, including structured activities which help each individual to develop their confidence and skills.
3. Support individuals in meeting their responsibilities such as paying bills, looking after their homes, being good neighbours, and keeping in close contact with friends and family.
4. Involve the people we support in company-related activities such as training, recruitment of new staff, and house meetings.

Requirements:

1. Support individuals in carrying out normal household tasks.
2. Understand principles of respect and dignity.
3. Demonstrate patience and empathy.
4. Support individuals with their intimate personal care with dignity and respect.
5. Exhibit good communication skills adaptable to various situations.
6. Speak on behalf of others and communicate with a range of professionals within and outside of Cartrefi Cymru.
7. Possess good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Have a basic ability to use a computer for record-keeping and information retrieval.
9. Demonstrate good observational skills.
10. Work effectively as part of a team.
11. Maintain consistent standards in work.
12. Make decisions and follow them through.
13. Be creative and organized.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. The ability to drive and use your own vehicle is essential.

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