Support Worker, Supported Living (2 posts)
- Location
- Various throughout Blaenau Gwent
- Reference
- BG03370, BG03381
- Salary
- Grade 5 (£23,484 - £26,446 pro rata/per annum)
- Contractual Status
- Permanent
- Date
- N/A
- Job Type
- External
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We are looking to recruit Support Workers who will provide care and support to people with a learning disability to enable them to live a full and meaningful life within the community.
The breakdown of hours available are as follows:
Post Number
Bungalow
Hours
BG03381
Ty Lelog
21
BG03370
Ty Lelog
19.5
The main duties of the position are:-
- Providing encouragement, help, guidance to the tenants so they participate in social and recreational activities
- Provide personal care
- Support the tenant in managing their finances
- Assist with cooking and menu choices and clothes shopping
- Encourage tenants to become as independent as possible in their daily lives e.g. manage own medication (where appropriate), plan activities and ensuring personal and domestic hygiene
Educational attainments / skills / experience required for the position are:-
- NVQ 2 in Care & a willingness to work towards QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Experience of working in care/support setting
- Experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities
- Understanding of the principles that underpin a quality care environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ensuring that the tenant’s rights and dignity are respected at all times
Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.
Closing Date: 30/06/2022, midnight
Interview Date: To be confirmed
- Job Description Download
- JD_Support_Worker_Supported_Living.docx.pdf
- Closing Date
- 30/06/2022
