Support Worker Cardiff, Wales
Job description
Support Worker - Excellent Rate of pay at £11.00 per hour AND Full training provided
Cardiff
Full Time or Part- Time and Relief
Full UK Driving Licence essential (Car not required)
'Ben' a gentleman in his mid 30's, with autism and learning disabilities, is looking for a confident and experienced support worker, who is able to work with empathy, and on their own initiative, to join his small, well established support team.
Ben enjoys various activities throughout the week - you will need to be enthusiastic and physically quite fit as Ben enjoys being active! He enjoys using the local Gym & Spa, the- peddle power; trampolining and walking. Every day will be different and Ben will certainly keep you busy and energised, as you work alongside him, enabling and empowering him to get the most out of each day.
Ben's support team have been supporting him for over 10 years - which is testament as to just how wonderful it is to work alongside him! His team, and their manager, know him very well and have developed an environment in which Ben is thriving. To join his team, Ben asks that you will be willing to work alongside his experienced team, whilst you get to know him, and that you will take the time to understand, and follow, his support plans which include a detailed and effective Positive Behaviour Support Plan.
Ben knows that the specific way he needs you to talk to him, and support him, requires additional and personalised training, and this will be provided to you.
In addition to the above, you will also support Ben with daily living skills, medication administration and personal care, if required.
Shift patterns will vary weekly, to meet Ben's needs and there is a sleep-in shift each day.
For more information about the service and people we support, please contact Karen Lavinaro or please click apply at the bottom to submit a short application.
Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme 2022 - On top of on-going, fully-funded training and mentoring, we offer all our colleagues generous benefits; job satisfaction and job security, genuine career prospects, and an inclusive, caring work environment that celebrates diversity, champions mental well-being, and encourages employee recognition.
Apply now or please share this vacancy with someone you think would make an amazing Support Worker!
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.
We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce
As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees
We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.
As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.
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