Female Support Worker
Reference: JAN20255711
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Location: Ynys Y Mon
Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 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. Encourage involvement in Company-related activities such as training, recruitment of new staff, and house meetings.
Qualifications and Skills:
1. Support individuals in carrying 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 various situations.
6. Speak on behalf of others and communicate with a range of professionals within and outside of Cartrefi Cymru.
7. Possess good written skills to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Have a basic ability to use a computer for record-keeping and information retrieval.
9. Exhibit good observational skills.
10. Work effectively as part of a team.
11. Maintain consistent standards in work.
12. Make decisions and follow through on them.
13. Be creative and organized.
14. Manage and record finances.
15. Possess a valid driving license and have access to your own vehicle.
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