Support Worker
Reference: DEC20240593
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Location: Brecon
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 in meeting 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 house meetings.
Requirements
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 to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Have basic computer skills 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.
14. Be organised.
15. Manage and record finances.
16. Possess a valid driver's license and have access to your own vehicle.
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