Support Worker
Reference: DEC20240579
Expiry date: 12:00, Mon, 6th Jan 2025
Location: Pwllheli
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. Enable 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. Enable the people we support to be involved in Company related activities such as training, recruitment of new staff, and attending house meetings.
How will you do this?
1. Support individuals to carry 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 adaptable to various situations.
6. Speak on behalf of others and communicate with a range of professionals within and outside of Cartrefi Cymru.
7. Have good written skills to record events with empathy and meaning.
8. Possess 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.
12. Make decisions and follow them through.
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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