Support Worker
Reference: DEC20240580
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Location: Ogmore By Sea
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, 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 develop their confidence and skills.
3. Help the people we support 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 being involved in training, recruitment of new staff, and attending house meetings.
Skills and Qualifications
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 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. Possess good written skills with the ability to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Have a basic ability to use a computer to keep simple records and find information.
9. Demonstrate good observational skills.
10. Work effectively as part of a team.
11. Work to consistent standards.
12. Make decisions and follow them through.
13. Be creative and organised.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Have the ability to drive and use your own vehicle.
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