Work base: Bron y Nant / Canolfan Marl / Community based
All you need to start your career in support work are your natural qualities
Do you want to work to make a positive difference to the lives people?
We are passionate about working together to make a positive difference and improve the quality of lives of people with disabilities to ‘have the best life possible’ by providing them with a supportive environment that is centred around their individual needs. This will be achieved by promoting and valuing ‘Active Support’, ‘Positive Behaviour Support’, ‘Person Centred Planning’ and the ‘Reduction of Restrictive Practices’. By putting the individual at the centre of all support planning and developing strategies will enable him or her to develop skills in all aspects of their daily lives, building strong relationships with those surrounding them, developing independent living skills and becoming active members within their local communities through delivering high quality care.
We are looking for people who share this ambition and our way of working – to be bold, to be creative, to be passionate and to be honest in everything we do.
You don’t need any qualifications to get started, you just need to bring the right personal values, you will be fully supported in the role. There’s lots of opportunities to progress in a career in our service, as you can gain qualifications, undertake additional training or take on roles for personal development.
Building a positive and constructive relationships with the people you support is a vital component of being a valued support worker. Therefore, having a friendly, supportive nature with a positive outlook on life is essential and passionate about supporting people to be the best that they can be is what we are all about!
What will the job entail?
The role involves working during the day Monday to Friday and a requirement to work evenings and weekends, we will support you to have a home / work life balance.
You will support people 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 with the person that will also help them to develop skills.
You will be able to understand that people communicate their thoughts and feelings using behaviours of concern and will have a ‘can do’ approach to teach the person to communicate in a different way, team working is key.
You will work as part of a team out of a set venue, local community or family homes. Motivating and supporting the person to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as trampolining, visiting the beach /park / woodland, walking, swimming, baking / cooking, playing games, singing and dancing, crafts and mindfulness to name a few.
Other duties may include assisting people to attend to their own personal care needs include manual handling.
As a 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 people with disabilities 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 have quality that you will need to demonstrate to work with us
You will be able to attend specialist training to give you all of the skills that will help you to give the individuals the best opportunities to fulfil their lives.
You will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service and appointment will be subject to 2 satisfactory references.
The team delivers services 365 days of the year during the day, evening and weekend. We are therefore looking for individuals who have a flexible approach to the working hours to meet the demands of the service.
If you this is a career that you have considered and would like to know more, give me a call for an informal chat.
This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.
Manager details for informal discussion:
Emma Edwards, Team Manager
( Emma.edwards1@conwy.gov.uk / 07849631358 / 01492 575002 )
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable 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.
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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.
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