Location: Princes Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3SL
Salary: £13.95 per hour
Hours: Full Time, 39 hours

Princes Street has an opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team.

Princes Street, Cardiff, Wales is a residential service supporting 5 adults with a range of needs. It is located in a city setting and is well connected by public transport. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

• Supervises and supports the delivery of person centred support and care, including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks.
• Supervises and coaches support workers and supports people who use our service in achieving their outcomes in the way that they choose.
• Supports staff to maintain effective professional relationships with people who use the service, their families, colleagues, outside agencies and other professionals, referring issues to senior staff as appropriate.
• Role models the Adult Care Positive Culture Pledge and embeds it in practice along with the principles of care.
• Provides effective supervision and guidance to staff, contributing to their performance and professional development.

What you'll bring to the role

• Essential: NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or related area, or equivalent or higher recognised qualification. Minimum NVQ 2 required on joining, with NVQ 3 attainment commenced within six months.
• Previous experience in a care or supported living role.
• Ability to support people who use challenging behaviour or alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems.
• Promotes a team approach and contributes verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.

What we will give you in return

• Regular career conversations, full training and pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates on gym membership, IT technology and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
• Access to development opportunities and sponsorship of professional qualifications through the Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• Leadership & management development, long service award and refer a friend bonuses.

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.