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Job DescriptionDo you have an interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities to enable them to lead a more independent life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of these people?
Vetro Social Care are actively seeking experienced Adults Learning Disability Support Workers to work within a service in Cardiff. The service provides supported living services to adults aged 18 and upwards with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. You will be assisting residents through a care pathway to help them live as independently as possible.
A driver's license would be required as it would be an element of supporting residents in the community.
Overview
- Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
- Location: Cardiff
- Job Type: Flexible agency work and block bookings
- Shifts: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week (10-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, days, nights and sleep shifts available)
- Pay: £12.82 per hour (including holiday pay)
- Immediate starts available
Benefits
- Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
- Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
- Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability
- Support from a specialist consultant
- Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA,PMVA,PBM)
- Agency worker of the month prize £50
- Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
- 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
- Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Vetro contributed pension
The Role
What you'll be doing as a Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex needs which includes observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will be helping with their Progression through a care pathway to live as independently as possible. You will have the support of a team of multi-professionals.
The Candidate
What you'll need to be successful as a Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
- A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning disabilities
- Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
- At least 6 months experience of working within a social care setting
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
- The right to work in the UK
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Job Description
Do you have an interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities to enable them to lead a more independent life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of these people?
Vetro Social Care are actively seeking experienced Adults Learning Disability Support Workers to work within a service in Cardiff. The service provides supported living services to adults aged 18 and upwards with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. You will be assisting residents through a care pathway to help them live as independently as possible.
A driver's license would be required as it would be an element of supporting residents in the community.
Overview
Benefits
The Role
What you'll be doing as a Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex needs which includes observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will be helping with their Progression through a care pathway to live as independently as possible. You will have the support of a team of multi-professionals.
The Candidate
What you'll need to be successful as a Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
Do you have an interest in supporting adults with learning disabilities to enable them to lead a more independent life? Are you enthusiastic, resilient, and driven to enrich and make a difference in the lives of these people?
Vetro Social Care are actively seeking experienced Adults Learning Disability Support Workers to work within a service in Cardiff. The service provides supported living services to adults aged 18 and upwards with learning disabilities, mental health conditions, physical disabilities or sensory impairments. You will be assisting residents through a care pathway to help them live as independently as possible.
A driver's license would be required as it would be an element of supporting residents in the community.
Overview
- Title: Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
- Location: Cardiff
- Job Type: Flexible agency work and block bookings
- Shifts: Flexible pattern available, pick and choose the shifts you want every week (10-hour shifts, 12-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, days, nights and sleep shifts available)
- Pay: £12.82 per hour (including holiday pay)
- Immediate starts available
Benefits
- Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges
- Variety of work in different social care and healthcare settings
- Vetro Mobile Booking App for communicating shift availability
- Support from a specialist consultant
- Free online training and subsidised practical training (TMVA,PMVA,PBM)
- Agency worker of the month prize £50
- Entry into our Golden Ticket draw to win £500 every quarter
- 24-hour registration - register from the comfort of your own home
- Holiday pay- paid weekly or accumulated in a holiday pot
- Vetro contributed pension
The Role
What you'll be doing as a Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
You will provide therapeutic care and support to patients with autistic spectrum conditions and associated complex needs which includes observing, monitoring, and keeping a record of patient conditions, treating each person with dignity, compassion, and honesty. You will be helping with their Progression through a care pathway to live as independently as possible. You will have the support of a team of multi-professionals.
The Candidate
What you'll need to be successful as a Adults Learning Disability Support Worker
- A desire to create positive outcomes for adults with Learning disabilities
- Empathetic, caring and resilient nature
- At least 6 months experience of working within a social care setting
- Hold a current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
- The right to work in the UK
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone.
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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