Female Support Worker

Recruiting Female Support Workers in Crosshands, Carmarthenshire

Requirements: Only candidates with a clean UK driving licence and full flexibility with shifts need apply

Perthyn are a not for profit charity who support adults with learning disabilities. We are currently recruiting full & part time support workers to be based in Crosshands, in Carmarthenshire.

Now is a great opportunity to join a rewarding career in social care. Do you want to use your skills to help others to be part of their community and actively support people achieve the best of their ability?

If so, get in touch to arrange a telephone or video interview for the opportunity to join Perthyn as a support worker, a role which the Government classifies as a key worker. You can play a critical role by working with the people we support during this difficult period.

The Person

Successful applicants will be:

• Enthusiastic and willing to support others to try new things
• Committed to empowering people to enhance their independence
• A car driver and willing to drive vehicles for work purposes
• Flexible to work a range of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, wakeful nights, sleep ins and weekends.

The Role

You will support individuals to maintain their tenancy and develop skills in all aspects of daily living including cooking, cleaning, personal care and shopping. You will also help people to engage in social , leisure and educational opportunities in the community, which will include activities such as swimming, outdoor activities, and attending college. Your manager will support you to develop your practice, gain understanding of each individual you work with, and deliver person centred support within a Positive Behaviour Support framework.

Benefits

At Perthyn, our employees receive a range of benefits, including:

• Guaranteed hours and permanent contracts
• Progression and developmental opportunities
• Full and comprehensive training
• The opportunity to complete health and social care qualifications
• Rotas that are issued up to 4 weeks in advance, with shifts equally shared amongst support staff teams
• Family friendly policies
• Generous holiday entitlement of up to 34 days leave per annum
• 45p per mile mileage allowance
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Ride to work scheme
• £55 sleep in allowance
• Company pension scheme
• £250 recommend a friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Certificate
• Registration fees paid for Domiciliary Care Workers with Social Care Wales

Ready for your next career move? Apply today. 

Further Details

If you have not received a response within three weeks of your application, unfortunately on this occasion you will have been unsuccessful. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received before the closing date.

Exemption is claimed for this post within the meaning of the Equality Act 2010 to meet the personal care needs of the people we support.