Day Service Support Worker

You will be Supporting Individuals with learning and physical disabilities on a one to one basis, to have choice, control and to support then to have their voice heard and support them to develop skills towards their longer term future. You will be able to plan and implement imaginative activities that will also help them to develop skills.

You will need to have an understanding that some people communicate their feelings with behaviours. We are looking for those with a 'can do' and can adapt their skills to suit.

You will be working as part of a team in our Day Servicers and out in the community. 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; walks, quizzes, IT skills, swimming, baking, cooking, photography and crafts to name a few.

Other duties may include assisting individuals who are unable to fully attend to their own personal care needs this may include manual handling.

As a Day Service support worker you would need to demonstrate an ability to be creative and open minded as you assist people towards achieving their goals, whilst also helping the team to provide a safe, caring and learning experience for so that they have the best quality of life possible.

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 may be a requirement to work some unsociable hours such as weekends and evenings but we will work with you so you have a home / work life balance.

This Post requires a DBS check. 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.

What our staff say are the best bits of this job are;
• Seeing the individuals we support with achieve their goals,
• Encouraging individuals we support to take part in activities
• Encouraging individuals we support to voice their opinions on what they would like to do
• Seeing individuals we support grow in confidence.
• It is an amazing feeling when those we support say how they have enjoyed their time at the centre,
• We have lots of fun and plenty of laughter.

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: Rebecca Humphreys, Team Manager (01492 576653, Rebecca.humphreys@conwy.gov.uk)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this 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.