Day Support Worker; closing date

£26,403 - £27,254 pro rata per year. 35 hours per week at the Social Development Service (Gorseinon & Toronto day service).

1) Are you the person we have been looking for?

• Have you got experience of supporting people with learning disabilities?
• Could you support a person to meet their personal outcomes, health, wellbeing and personal care needs?
• Can you manage difficult and challenging situations, in a caring and sensitive way?
• Are you a person that can offer respectful and dignified support, to meet peoples' rights, choices and preferences?
• Can you support people to be part of the community and promote independence?
• Are you a people person, that is resilient, motivated, enthusiastic, kind, caring, friendly and thoughtful?
• Are you a good communicator and are you able to listen to others and relay and document information accurately?
• Are you able to maintain links with relatives, carers and other professionals?
• Do you hold a relevant qualification in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards this qualification? NVQ/QCF Level 2?
• Can you work well under the direction of the service Manager?
• Can you work well within a team and on your own?

Do you think that this sounds like you?
An Exciting Opportunity has arisen to work within the Social Development Service (Gorseinon & Toronto day services)

• We are looking for
  * Day Support Worker 35 hours per week.
• The service offers day opportunities for people with learning disabilities that require intensive interaction and positive behaviour support.
• The team support people to maintain their independence & skills, whilst promoting good health & wellbeing.

This is how we will help you learn to do a great job and just a few things that may matter to you.

• You will be part of a well-established team.
• You will be supported to do the right training, with the right support and gain the relevant understanding knowledge and skills for the role.
• You will receive a thorough & paid induction that includes working alongside others within the team who will help you learn about the role.
• You will receive regular supervision and guidance to help you along the way, offering you support and encouragement in your new role.
• Other benefits include the Excellent rate of pay, as well as an Excellent annual leave entitlement.
• You will work 5 days per week, during weekdays.

Does this sound like something that would be good for you? If so?

For more information about the role, you are welcome to contact Emma Morris -Service Manager, who will give you a good understanding of what the role involves.
via email - [email protected] or by telephone on 01792- 636290

Please read Job description and Person specification for more detail about the role.

Please apply for the position on the Swansea Council website.

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