Support Worker

We are looking to recruit Support Workers within our residential care homes located in Crumlin.

Job title: Support Worker/Carer

Salary: £12.00 per hour. plus associated allowances & premiums. - 'sleep in' shift payments

Locations: Crumlin (NP11 postcode)

Hours: Full time (40 hours per week) days & nights, rostered to cover needs of the service

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP.

About us

We provide specialist supported accommodation for adults with complex learning disabilities, complex mental health and challenging needs. We specialize in supporting individuals on the Autistic Spectrum, including those with Asperger’s syndrome.

• Our mission is to help residents achieve lifestyles that are both satisfying to themselves and valued by others in society.
• Our staff work around the clock to provide individually tailored support packages of care, enabling our residents to live fulfilling and inclusive lifestyles within local communities.

You will based in one of our registered care homes, with the expectation that Values in Care's Support Workers will work flexibly across the Company's services, as and when required.

Job Summary:

To provide practical assistance and emotional support to empower the people we support to achieve their goals and aspirations, respecting everyone’s individuality and enabling them to make appropriate choices to live the life they wish, in line with their individual support plans.

Promote the health, well-being, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people we support and ensure they are met in an inclusive way.

Facilitating social, educational or work activities such as visiting family and friends, walks, shopping and other recreational activities of their choice.

As part of the role, you will need to be able to complete a range of records and documents.

Qualifications, Training & Experience:

• Some work, personal or voluntary experience of supporting vulnerable people.
• Must be literate and numerate or be willing to work with Values in Care on attaining a basic level of skills.
• Must have or be willing to work towards a QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Full driving licence is desirable

Benefits as highlighted by our employees:

• £400 refer a friend scheme
• No Split Shifts
• Work / Life Balance
• Compressed Working Hours
• 7 days off out of every 14*
• Overtime Available
• No Requirement to use own vehicle (company vehicles in operation)
• Paid Training & Health and Social Care Qualifications
• Free meals provided

*available shift pattern could include 3 x 12 hour shifts + a sleep-in attached, you may be required to work other shift patterns depending on the needs of the service.

FTSNE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Physical Setting:

• Care home
• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport NP11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Learning Disabilities: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support Worker - Newport