Support Worker
Reference: DEC20240586
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Location: Bridgend and surrounding areas
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. Facilitate the involvement of the people we support in Company-related activities such as training, recruitment of new staff, and house meetings.
How will you do this?
1. Support individuals to carry out normal household tasks.
2. Understand principles of respect and dignity.
3. Exhibit patience and empathy.
4. Support individuals with their intimate personal care with dignity and respect.
5. Demonstrate good communication skills adaptable to the situation.
6. Speak on behalf of others and engage with a range of professionals within and outside of Cartrefi Cymru.
7. Exhibit good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Utilize 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 in work.
12. Make decisions and follow them through.
13. Be creative and organized.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Possess a valid driving license and access to your own vehicle.
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