We are actively seeking experienced adult learning disability Support Workers to work within services located in Caerphilly County Borough (Blackwood, Ystrad Mynach or Fleur de lis). The service supports 4 ladies with learning and mobility difficulties with personal care, medication administration, food preparation, accessing the community, etc. You will be assisting residents through a care pathway to help them live as independently as possible.
A driver's licence with a vehicle is essential as there will be an element of supporting residents in the community (swimming, shopping, bowling, etc).
Overview:
* Title: Full-time Learning Disability Support Worker
* Location: Caerphilly County Borough (Blackwood, Ystrad Mynach or Fleur de lis)
* Job Type: Full-time/Opportunity to go permanent on a contract basis of 37.5 hours per week
* Shifts: Shift patterns vary from days (7am-3pm), mid shifts (9am-6pm and 5pm-8pm), afternoons (3pm-11pm), sleep-in shifts, and also wake nights (wake nights get 20% enhancement for the 8hr shift)
* Pay: £11.94-£12.12 per hour
* Immediate starts available
* Must have full UK driving license
* Must have Practical Manual Handling (or be willing to obtain ASAP)
* Potential for a permanent contract within first 3 months
Benefits:
* Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
* Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability
* Support from a specialist consultant
* Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA, PMVA, PBM)
* Agency worker of the month prize £50
* Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
* 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
* Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
* Contributed pension
The role:
You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex needs which include observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will be helping with their progression through a care pathway to live as independently as possible. You will have the support of a team of multi-professionals.
The candidate:
* A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning disabilities
* Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
* At least 6 months experience of working within a social care setting
* Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or are willing to obtain one
* The right to work in the UK
If this sounds like a role that would be good for you please apply with your CV.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £11.94-£12.12 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 48 per week
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Overtime
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Residential Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Support Environment: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: GGHYUYT
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