Work base: Community Based
All you need to start your career in support work are your natural qualities
We would welcome applications from highly motivated and committed individuals with experience of working with children and young people with a variety of needs. You will help support children/young people and their families during times of difficulty and stress, and work with families to prevent children being accommodated or rehabilitate them home quickly. You may also be asked to facilitate contact between children and their parents.
You will be expected to develop and implement a range of activities to meet the needs of the young person as part of an overall plan of support.
You don’t need any qualifications to get started, you just need to bring the right personal values, and you can then train while you work. 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.
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as we grow.
Just so you know, building positive and constructive relationships with the individuals you support is a vital component of being a valued support worker. Therefore, having a friendly and supportive nature with a positive outlook on life is essential.
Our support worker role can provide you with flexible hours to fit around your life, so a career in support work is a career with real variety. The successful applicants will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the young people. This will include working evenings and weekends.
What will the job entail?
You will be able to assist children and young 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 sessions with the person that will also help them to develop skills.
You will be able to understand that some children communicate their feelings with behaviours, and you will have a ‘can do’ approach to teach the child to communicate in a different way, so team working is key.
You will work as part of a team out in the community or in the family home. You would need to be able to motivate and support children and young people to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing.
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 young people.
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
There will be a requirement to work some unsocial hours such as weekends and evenings, but we will work with you so you have a home / work life balance.
If you this is a career that you have considered and would like to know more, give us a call for an informal chat.
Manager details for informal discussion: Wendy Carpenter, Team Manager (wendy.carpenter@conwy.gov.uk / 01492574691)
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.
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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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