Employment Support Assistant (Weekends)

You will assist in supporting individuals with learning and physical disabilities to acquire the skills required to enable them to progress to voluntary or paid employment.

You will help to plan and implement imaginative activities that will also help them to develop their 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' approach and can adapt their skills to suit.

You will be working as part of a team in our Day Services. You would need to be able to motivate and support people to engage in a range of activities related to their particular career aspirations.

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

As an Employment Support Assistant 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 and productive environment.

Resilience is a must in the care sector. We all have our good and bad days and the ability to remain calm and supportive is essential.

The role requires working weekend and Bank Holiday hours on a rota basis with others 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.

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: Mike Roberts, Team Manager (01492 577659, Roberts.mike@conwy.gov.uk )

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable 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.