Male Support Worker Temporary

Bank Shifts – Newport – Support Worker

Your new company
My client is a national organisation that works to support people living with learning disabilities.
This organisation offers a chance to make life happen and ensure that individuals with learning disabilities, mental or physical support needs have the opportunity to live their lives to the full.

Your new role
A Support Worker’s day is always varied and your role may involve:

• Helping to provide structure and routine as well as giving encouragement, guidance and support on a daily basis.
• Supporting with jobs around the house.
• Where required, assisting with personal care or medication.
• Providing support to access a range of activities in the community such as going to the pub, cinema, meeting friends or even attending sporting or music events and other skilled activities.

You will be joining a team which supports people with mild learning disabilities predominantly within our supported living service. Our aim is to give the people you will be supporting as much control over their own lives as possible.This is a responsible role which is really varied, can be challenging and is extremely rewarding, the job is all about giving people encouragement, guidance and support so they can live as independently as possible and have the freedom to make their own choices.

What you’ll need to succeed
My client is looking for people who genuinely enjoy making a positive difference in people’s lives.
You will need to be approachable, motivated, kind and a good listener. We need people who are good communicators who can work alone and as part of a team, people who can problem solve and maintain boundaries in a positive and sensitive way.
Importantly, the post will require flexibility to complete shifts including days, weekends and nights and sleep ins.
We don’t ask for specific qualifications but do require at least 6 months experience in a care setting. We ask that you have the compassion and integrity to treat people with dignity and respect.

What you’ll get in return
You will receive a competitive wage paid weekly, inclusive of holiday pay.

What you need to do now
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