Support Worker
Reference: OCT20246116
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Location: Presteigne
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 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. Assist the people we support to meet 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 attending house meetings.
Requirements:
1. Support individuals in carrying out normal household tasks.
2. Understand principles of respect and dignity.
3. Exhibit patience and empathy.
4. Provide intimate personal care with dignity and respect.
5. Demonstrate good communication skills that can be adapted to suit the situation.
6. Speak on behalf of others as well as to a range of professional people within and outside of Cartrefi Cymru.
7. Have good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Possess basic computer skills to keep simple records and find information.
9. Exhibit good observational skills.
10. Work effectively as part of a team.
11. Maintain consistent standards.
12. Make decisions and follow them through.
13. Be creative and organised.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Have a driving license and access to your own vehicle.
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