Practice Lead Support Worker

Job Description

Are you looking for a job where you can really make a difference but also have fun We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicatedLead Support Worker at this service supporting adults with learning disabilities and associated health needs.(If you are viewing this vacancy via our Careers Portal, please click the link above to find details about this particular service. If you are viewing via a Job Board, please click Apply Now to find out all about us!) Vacancy Details Service: Cottrell Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24Rate: £10.10The people we support are at the heart of everything we do - they are wonderful individuals and deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and kindness. Our main priority, therefore, is to find staff with values, behaviours and attitudes to match our own.Could this be youYour duties will be varied and no two days will be the same. Youll be providing support forday-to-day living, such as social activities, sports and hobbies, employment,holidays etc along with support with general household duties such as cooking, cleaningand money management. In some services, you may be required to undertake personal care.As aLead Support Worker you will be expected to lead shifts and assist with coaching and inducting of new staff to the service. You will also berequired to participate in the on call rota. You will write daily reports on activities, as well as devisingand updating care plans and undertaking risk assessmentsfor the people we support.Our services operate 24/7, so you will work in shifts (as allocated by your manager). This means youmay need to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays. You may also be required toundertake sleep-in shifts on a rota basis.Once you choose to apply, you will be asked to create an account with us. This will only take amoment, and will allow us to contact you regarding the vacancy and enable you to track the progress of your application. We are not an agency, and wont shareyour details with any other companies. The Ideal Candidate We expect ourLead Support Workers to share our vision to ensure that every moment has potential for the people we support to learn new skills and to achieve their goals.Basic numeracy and literacy skills as well as good English are a must, as well as computer (Word/Excel) skills and some knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.An NVQ/Diploma L2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is also required, and significant experience supporting adults with learning disabilities.Above all you need to be kind, caring and ready towork as ateam toensure that our services are comfortable, happy, fulfillingand safe places to live. About The Company We are a leading provider of care and support for adults with learning disabilities and associated complex needs, including autistic spectrum conditions, mental health needs, challenging behaviour, profound and multiple learning disabilities and epilepsy.The people we support live in homely, family-like residences, and are encouraged to participate fully in the local community.We arecommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the people we support, adults and children, and expect all staff to share this commitment.Why work for Achieve togetherIn addition to your salary, our benefits package includes:

• a pension scheme
• paid annual leave
• reward/recognition schemes
• a generous staff discount and benefits scheme
• some services offer a 10p per hour increment after your first and second anniversary of service

We also have excellent opportunities for career progression.