Support Worker Temporary

Swansea – Support Worker – Learning Disabilities

Your new company
A large, not for profit organisation is looking for Support Workers to join their teams in various services across the Swansea Area. As a Support Worker you will play a vital role in the lives of the people this organisation supports and their families.
Nothing compares to the feeling that comes from knowing that you have made a difference to someone else’s life – especially when that someone is a vulnerable adult.

Your New role
You will become part of our incredible team, helping to deliver emotional and practical care and support for vulnerable adults and transforming their lives on a daily basis.
You will be involved in providing quality care for vulnerable adults within a residential setting, you will ensure the highest quality of care is provided to the people supported through their person-centred care plans.
You will offer focused support with a range of tasks, including personal care, preparing meals, administering medicine, shopping etc.
You will be involved in facilitating activities which are person-centred, which promote their dignity, independence and well-being.
You will need to be committed to providing an excellent level of care for vulnerable people with mental health and learning disabilities.
You will need to be able to work independently – this could involve taking sole responsibility for a person we support, ensuring their safety and health are fulfilled.
You will be needed for a number of shifts to help support the service. This role is on a temporary, but long term basis. You must be available for a variety of shifts, across 7 days, and availability on the weekend is essential.

What you’ll need to succeed
To be successful in this role you will need to have at least 6 months experience working in a similar setting within the Social Care sector.

Personal values and behaviours required

• Treat people with dignity and respect
• Good at working with others
• Committed to quality care and improving lives
• Willing to learn and develop
• Spending time listening to people to get to know them and their needs
• Respect people’s right to make their own choices and decisions
• Committed to working as part of a team
• Give people your full attention and help people when they need it most

What you’ll get in return
Free DBS check with Hays
Competitive pay and inclusive holiday allowance.
Access to recruitment consultants who will help you to find the best suited positions.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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