Description
We are seeking a Support Worker to join our team at Ty Ffynu in Abergavenny. The successful applicant will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our residents' wellbeing. The role involves providing personal care and support with daily living tasks, encouraging and assisting participation in activities and community life, and supporting service users in achieving their personal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and support with daily living tasks.
- Encourage and assist participation in activities and community life.
- Support service users in achieving their personal outcomes in the way they choose.
- Maintain accurate records, care plans, charts, and daily notes.
- Build positive relationships with service users, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Uphold safety, security, and confidentiality in line with policies and regulations.
- Act as a key worker for individuals, helping them to set goals and track progress.
- Promote choice, independence, and involvement at all times.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and suggestions.
- Work with the team to support residents to live their lives as independently as possible.
Requirements:
- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
- Experience in Learning Difficulties, Autism, Epilepsy, and behaviours that challenge is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses