The Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme provides supported employment to people with a wide range of disabilities. In this rewarding role you will provide support and training to people with an impairment or difference to enable them to get the most out of their placement in the shop.
You will work alongside and assist adults with learning disabilities, neurological conditions, physical and emotional needs, including young adults with profound and multiple conditions, to participate in opportunities which are valuing, meaningful and enable the individual to continue their training and learning to enable them to develop a quality lifestyle and reach maximum independence.
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers who provides practical assistance and encouragement to individuals while supporting their participation in a range of activities. This role promotes physical well-being, independence, and social engagement through hands-on support. Experience of working with or an understanding of people with Learning Disability, Physical Disability and/or Autism would be an advantage. Applicants will be provided with training in support and job coaching.
As a Support Worker you will be able adapt teaching methods and provide differentiated support based on individual learning styles, physical limitations, and emotional needs.
- Creating a Positive Environment: Foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and encouraged to participate.
- Promoting Independence: Encourage independence and empower individuals to take ownership of their work and develop their skills.
- Safety First: Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety guidelines and providing proper training on the safe use of tools and equipment.
We currently have 3 support worker roles vacant 1 x 32 hrs - Support Worker (Craft) - Haverfordwest
1 x 18.5 hrs - Support Worker (Retail) - Scolton Manor
1 x 12 hrs - Support Worker (Grounds team) - Scolton Manor
While these roles are initially based in these areas, we occasionally ask Support Workers to cover in other areas. We are happy to consider combining roles.
Role 1: Support Worker (Craft): This role is based in our main support hub in Haverfordwest. As an ideal candidate you will have experience of delivering or a passion for arts, craft or design. You will work with people with a wide range of impairments including limited verbal skills and complex physical disability. You will
- Support employees to make items for sale in our shops
- Create a programme of arts or craft activities that meet the needs of a range of abilities.
Role 2: Support Worker (Retail): We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and work as a Support Worker based in The Station Shop at Scolton Manor (18.5hrs per week). Our shop sells a wide range of gifts, food, hot and cold drinks and is open 7 days a week, 50 weeks of the year. As an ideal candidate, you should have experience in a customer-facing environment and possess customer service / retail skills. You will support people to do tasks including
- Customer service.
- Stock display and rotation.
- Taking money and giving change.
- Making and serving hot drinks.
- Cleaning and maintenance of the shop.
- Recycling
This role is based on a shift pattern which includes weekends.
Role 3: Support Worker (gardening).
This role will support participants in maintaining gardens, learning horticultural skills, and enjoying the therapeutic benefits of nature. You will have experience of, or a passion for gardening or horticulture. You will teach and support individuals in learning practical skills related to:
- Seed sowing and propagation
- Potting and transplanting
- Watering, feeding, and pruning
- Weed control and pest management
- Identifying different plant species
Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification. Employment ChecksThis post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.
Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.
Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy. Safeguarding Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.
Support & Additional Info - Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
- Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
- Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
- Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
