Employment Support Worker (Weekends)

With direction from the Deputy or Team Manager you will be responsible for maintaining the daily running of a busy horticultural business, and be involved in a wide variety of associated tasks to include customer service and sales.

You will lead 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 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' approach and can adapt their skills to suit.

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 Worker you would need to demonstrate the 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 in which to learn new skills.

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 weekend and Bank Holidays hours 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 converse with people at ease 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.

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