Support Worker

Cartrefi Cymru supports adults with learning disabilities to live a fulfilled and enriched life. This year we are celebrating 35 years and have lots of exciting plans for the future! We support people all over Wales and the support we provide is person centred and ensures choice and control.

We want to work with the best people with the best skills and who demonstrates our values. Be “remarkable everyday!”

Role: Support Worker - Supported Living

Location: RCT

Hours: 5 Full Time Positions

What You Will Be Doing

• Encourage the people we support to make their own choices about everyday things such as what to wear, what to do, what to eat, as well as bigger decisions such as where to live, how to spend their money or where to go on holiday
• Enable the people we support to be able to fulfil those choices, including structured activities which help each individual to develop their confidence and skills
• Enable the people we support to meet their responsibilities such as paying bills, looking after their homes, being good neighbours and keeping in close contact with friends and family
• Enable the people we support to be involved in Company related activities such as being involved in training, recruitment of new staff and going to house meetings
  
  

What You Will Need

• Support me to carry out normal household tasks
• Understand principles of respect and dignity
• Have patience and empathy
• Be able to support a person with their intimate personal care with dignity and respect
• Have good communication skills which can be adapted to suit the situation
• Be able to speak on behalf of others as well as to a range of professional people within and outside of Cartrefi Cymru
• Have good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning
• Have a basic ability to use a computer to keep simple records and find information
• Have good observational skills
• Have the ability to work as part of a team
• Have the ability to work to consistent standards
• Have the ability to make decisions and follow them through
• Be creative
• Be organised
• Be able to manage and record finances
• The ability to drive and the use of your own vehicle is essential
  
  

Your Rewards

Excellent Training And Opportunities To Achieve Qualifications

25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service

Long service awards

Enhanced sick pay

Access to shopping discounts and Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access

Our Mission

To build a better future by focussing on people with learning disabilities and their families in Wales. We strive to be a great support provider for the individuals and families that we support, our employees, our partners and funders, and the communities in which we work.

Our Values

We have made a promise to the people we support, setting out our commitments to them and how they can expect to be supported.

Honesty

Trust

Kindness

Respect

Wellbeing

Cartrefi Cymru reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date.