Support Worker

We are looking to recruit Support Workers and Relief Support Workers within our residential care homes located in Bridgend.

Job title: Support Worker

Salary: £11.00 per hour, plus you will receive a £500 bonus once you've successfully completed your probation period (limited time only)

Plus associated allowances & premiums. - 'sleep in' shift payments

Locations: Bridgend (CF32 & CF35 postcodes)

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

About us

We provide specialist supported accommodation for adults with complex learning disabilities, complex mental health and challenging needs. We specialise 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
• £500 joining bonus once you successfully completed your probation period (limited time only)
• 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

SWBRI

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Physical setting:

• Residential home

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• providing care / support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (preferred)
• Night shift (preferred)
• Overnight shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person