Support Worker

FANTASTIC SUPPORT WORKER OPPORTUNITY / BRIGEND*** Interviews to be held on Tuesday 6th January Do you want a full-time permanent job where you can really make the difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities and complex needs? 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 for a number of CARING and PASSIONATE Support Workers to join 4-bed Residential Service for Adults with ASD, SEMH and complex needs. The service, which is set in rural Brigend, Gwynedd, supports 4 adults aged between 18 - 65. Working under the leadership of the Manager, you will join a supportive and sociable staff team who put the service users at the heart of everything they do. The service is looking for candidates with a caring nature and the ability to have fun and engage with the people they support. Salary: £25,550 - £25,850 + sleeps + Plenty of overtime available! Hours: Full Time Contract - 39 hours per week + approx 3 sleeps / month Location: Brigend (B32 postcode) Benefits of the Support Worker role: * Getting paid to go to the Zoo and the Cinema amongst many other activities!! * Genuine progression opportunities * DBS & Social Care Wales Registration paid for * Opportunity to complete professional qualifications - FULLY FUNDED! * Flexible working hours * 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 activities such as arts, crafts, gardening and day trips. * Varying levels of personal care. Requirements: * Experience with PBS IDEAL * Experience with Buccal IDEAL * Ideally, communication difficulties such as PECS, Makaton etc IDEAL * Experience working with adults with SEMH, anxiety and depression. IDEAL * Drivers ESSENTIAL due to rural setting and need to transport people supported * Candidates must be happy to do personal care. ESSENTIAL * Candidates on a Visa must have a minimum of 1 year left on their Visa ESSENTIAL * Candidates must be flexible to work all days/nights/bank holidays etc ESSENTIAL 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? Click apply today