Location: Princes Street, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3SL
Employment type: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: £13.45 per hour

Shift pattern

• Full time 39 hours
• Typically 2 x 8-21 and 1 x 10-22:30 sleep in followed by 7:30-08:00 the next morning

Role overview
Princes Street has an opportunity for a Support Worker (Male) 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, with nearby bus routes and Cardiff Central railway station within easy reach. Due to the location of the service, access to a vehicle or the ability to drive is recommended.

What you'll be doing

• Be part of a compassionate team committed to residents' wellbeing, using a personalised approach and proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence.
• Play a key part in residents' recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, and undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of residents.
• Ensure people who use the service have personal needs or requirements met, including personal care, participation in activities and support with daily living tasks, helping them achieve their outcomes in the way they choose.
• Complete daily administration including updating person-centred support and care plans, updating charts and completing accurate daily notes.
• Maintain professional relationships, developing good rapport with people who use the service, their family, colleagues, visitors and other stakeholders.
• Through own professional behaviour, adhere to policies and procedures and contribute to safety, security and confidentiality standards.

What you'll bring to the role
Essential

• Communication and personal interaction is a key feature, which may include supporting people who use challenging behaviour as a way to communicate needs and frustrations, or who use alternative communication methods such as pictures and signing systems.
• Participation in and promotion of a team approach at all times, with positive and constructive working relationships for the benefit of the service user.
• Contribute verbally and in writing to service user reviews and support planning.
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care or related area, or equivalent or higher recognised qualification, and GCSE or NVQ2 in English and Maths. It is not anticipated that all new recruits will hold NVQ2 but will commence the attainment process within six months of joining, with a specific time period in which to qualify.

Beneficial

• Experience of working in a related environment.

What we will give you in return

• Regular career conversations, full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to schemes including 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 and 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.