Overview
Support Worker Jobs in Aston, England, United Kingdom at Cartref Ni
Title: Support Worker
Company: Cartref Ni
Location: Aston, England, United Kingdom
Position title
Support Worker
Our Organisation
Cartref Ni is a not-for-profit organisation and a registered charity, that provides 24/7 support to adults with learning disabilities enabling them to live in their own home in the counties of Conwy, Denbighshire, and Flintshire.
With offices located in St Asaph in North Wales, we have been operating for more than 30 years and are proud of our 145 colleagues including many longstanding employees, who support people to be as independent as possible, to fulfil their potential, be part of their communities and to live their dreams.
With a rating of excellent from CIW and local authorities, the services we provide are very well regarded by the people we support and their families.
Description
You will be working in Aston supporting an individual who lives on his own to maintain his homelife and continue to be a valued member of the community. Experience would be an advantage though if compatible we will support your introduction to Social Care. You will need to be driver and will follow an Active Support Approach, working alongside another member of staff for identified activities in the community. An interest in Dr Who, Old Films or Indiana Jones would offer opportunities to engage positively.
The Role
Duties
Reporting to the Service Manager, you’ll be working at a house where support is being provided as part of a team, to people who may have both learning and physical disabilities who live in their own home. Your duties will require you to:
Assist with all personal care requirements using hoists and other specialist equipment as appropriate; and, at all times, respecting the person’s dignity and privacy
Assist individuals to access general public amenities both by vehicle and on foot (to include pushing a wheelchair as necessary and utilising an adapted vehicle)
Assist individuals in developing their daily living skills to include home-related activities such as budgeting, cooking, cleaning, changing beds, laundry and shopping
Complete all daily living tasks that cannot be completed by individuals due to physical and/or learning disabilities
Attend, and actively participate in Service Delivery / Care Plan meetings
Attend supervision sessions and team meetings
Hours available on the 24/7 rotas may include day, evening, weekend shifts and sleep ins.
Job Benefits
Permanent contract
Pay rate of £12.70 to £13.75 per hour based on experience
Some flexibility with hours worked
Career development opportunities, with investment in training
Staff rewards scheme with retail discount perks
Cycle to work and discounted computer scheme
Enhanced ’employer matched’ pension contributions
Our Requirements
Able and willing to drive (most individuals we support have mobility vehicles)
Able to push a wheelchair and utilise specialist mobility equipment (with training)
Able to undertake a broad range of moderately physical activities
Effective and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Passion for making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people
Able to work unsupervised making the best use of resources
Ability to work in a team in a supportive and considerate manner
Ability and willingness to listen
Patient, and calm and confident in challenging situations
Willingness to undertake all identified training
