Vacancy Location:  Newport,  NP19 9ED

Shifts: 40 hours -  Monday to Friday 08.00am - 16.00pm

Pay Rate: £12.60 - £12.90 per hour

Sponsorship: This service does not provide support for visa sponsorship

About You

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers to join our teams at St Gwynllyw Day Centres. The centres are Specialist Education and Care Day Services for individuals with a Learning Disability and other complex needs, whilst a related qualification is desirable, it is not essential. Support will be given once in the role to gain all relevant qualifications.

About Us 

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.

Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people’s interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks. We really understand each individual, so we create a person-centred plan to help them Strive every day.

We're very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025'

Our Values 

Our values reflect us all and they’re at the heart of everything we do. They set out our culture, the way we behave and the way we do things.

Our colleagues are passionate, kind and resilient and they go the extra mile for the people we support and each other. We have this expectation of all of our colleagues. As a leader, you’ll embody our values in action and inspire and motivate your teams them to do the same.

Role Overview 

• You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI,  profound multiple learning disabilities and mental health
• You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
• You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs
• You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’ll manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe
• And of course, you’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support
• If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the team for you.
• Providing education and organisational support to the Head of Education and Social Development in planning, monitoring, assessing and managing learning activities
• Guiding service users during structured and non-structured sessions and assist each service user to achieve their full potential
• The successful applicant will have energy and enthusiasm with the ability to use their initiative to support learning and behaviour in fun and creative ways. Candidates should have a real passion and commitment to join an expanding, successful education and healthcare service.

Key Skills and Experience 

Essential 

• Good general education

• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference

• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve

• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

• A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable 

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care

• Previous experience within social care setting

• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities

• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks

• Confident IT user

Our Support  

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

In addition, we also offer the following:

• Industry-leading recognition

• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing

• Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

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