Support Worker

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our long serving, amazing team. The ideal candidate will provide essential care and assistance to vulnerable individuals with alcohol dependency issues and alcohol related illnesses, mental health and neuro-diversity to promote independent living, ensuring their comfort and well-being within their own homes.

This role involves supporting service users with daily activities, promoting independence, and enhancing their quality of life.

We have a part time position available with day shifts 9am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday.

Training will take place at our office in Llantrisant for 2 weeks. You will also attend a monthly meeting at our office in Llantrisant, but the role will be solely Cardiff based.

All training and shadowing hours are paid.

Duties

• Provide compassionate care and support to service users in their own homes.
• Assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation and medication administration

. Engage service users in meaningful activities to enhance their quality of life.

• Maintain a safe environment by following care protocols and managing behaviours as needed.
• Drive service users to appointments and social activities, ensuring their comfort and safety during transportation.

Experience

Experience is not essential as we are looking for people with a caring attitude and the willingness to learn.

You need to be aged over 18, and it is essential you have a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.

Benefits

• Birthday Day off
• Paid mileage and travel
• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid Enhanced DBS and update service reimbursement
• Winter Survival Package
• Eligibility for Blue Light Card offering discounts online and instore
• Holiday pay

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills to provide high-quality support, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.

Pay negotiable; dependent on experience. Please contact the office on 01443 225226 or Jo on 07546 572546 for a general chat or forward your CV to [email protected]/ [email protected]

Pay: £12.71-£13.45 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 20.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Referral programme

Experience:

• support worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road