Conwy County Borough Council / Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy
Location
Conwy
All areas
Job details
Contract type
Permanent
Pay
£23114 - 23500 per year
Area of care
Social Care
Workplace
Social Work Services / Social Services
Job role
Social Work Support Worker
Job description
Work base: Canolfan Riviere and various locations across Conwy
Candidates must complete our application form to be considered. CVs by themselves will not be accepted. If you have not received an interview invitation within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.
You will be supporting vulnerable adults in their own homes and out in the community, to maximise their independence, promote choice, to enable them to have their voice heard and to feel a part of their community.
You will be play a key part in creating routines, making connections, able to plan and implement.
You will need to have an understanding that some people communicate their feelings with behaviours. We are looking for people who are resourceful and open to new ways of working with a positive 'can do' attitude.
You would need to be able to motivate and support people to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as; accessing social and sports clubs and activities, supporting individuals to access their local community, teaching new skills such as learning how to use the bus.
Other duties may include assisting individuals who are unable to fully attend to their own personal care needs, this may include manual handling.
We are looking for a compassionate person who is resourceful, works well by themselves as well as part of a team. Resilience is a must in our care sector. We all have our good and bad days and the ability to remain calm and supportive is a must.
There will be a requirement to work some unsociable hours such as weekends, evenings but we will work with you so you have a home / work life balance.
You will undertake an induction program and will be able to attend specialist training to give you all of the skills that will help you to give those that you are working with the best opportunities to fulfil their lives.
Support workers can make a huge difference on the lives of those they support, so If you're looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career and would like to know more, give us a call for an informal chat.
Manager details for informal discussion: Hayley Wheeler, Team Manager, 01492 577660 Hayley.wheeler@conwy.gov.uk
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for 1 post and desirable for 1 post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.
We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.
Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.
How to apply
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