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Reference: DEC20243224
Location: North Powys
Salary: £12.14 per hour
Contract Type: Full Time and Part Time Available
Closing Date: 13:00, Friday, 31 January 2025
Benefits
- Annual Leave: 25 days (increasing to 30 days after 5 years).
- Flexible Shifts: Tailored to meet your lifestyle and needs.
- Qualifications Support: Assistance in achieving necessary qualifications.
- Pension Scheme: Competitive contributions for your future.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access to professional advice and support.
Driver Requirement: You must hold a valid driving license and have access to your own vehicle for this role.
Role Overview
As a Support Worker, your role will focus on empowering individuals to make their own choices, develop new skills, and live fulfilling, independent lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Foster Independence
- Assist individuals in making everyday and life-changing decisions, such as choices about meals, clothing, finances, housing, and travel.
- Facilitate activities that build confidence and personal development.
- Support Daily Responsibilities
- Help individuals manage their responsibilities, including paying bills, maintaining their homes, and nurturing relationships with family, friends, and neighbors.
- Encourage involvement in organizational activities such as staff recruitment, training, and group meetings.
How You Will Achieve This
You will:
- Assist with household tasks and provide personal care while respecting dignity and privacy.
- Communicate effectively and adapt your style to suit individual needs and situations.
- Advocate on behalf of individuals and work collaboratively with other professionals.
- Keep clear and empathetic written records.
- Use basic IT skills to manage records and access information.
- Observe and document changes or developments in individuals’ lives.
- Work as part of a team to deliver consistent, high-quality support.
- Be creative, organized, and proactive in meeting challenges.
- Handle and record financial transactions responsibly.
Skills and Competencies Required
- Patience, empathy, and a strong commitment to respecting dignity.
- Excellent communication and observational skills.
- Ability to adapt to different communication needs and audiences.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
- Basic proficiency with computers.
- Effective teamwork and organizational skills.
How to Apply
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