Support Worker, Supported Living – 30h (additional hours available)

Cardiff

£10.90 per hour basic + unsocial hour enhancements

AA/CF/11322/2

A leading Welsh charity is now looking for a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join the team at their community supported living service in Cardiff.

The charity itself provides comprehensive aid to vulnerable people with mental health, addiction & related conditions who are facing difficult circumstances, such as with substance misuse, the criminal justice system, or loss of sufficient housing/ employment.

The supported accommodation service provides focused support for people with complex mental health diagnoses to regain their independent living skills, build positive relationships, and feel secure within a home specially dedicated to this purpose.

As a Support Worker, you will provide expert domiciliary care and wellbeing support while the residents work towards self-managing their own mental & physical health and pursuing new goals & aspirations.

This is a permanent position for a Support Worker, working part-time (30h) although additional hours are also available. The service operates around the clock, 7 days per week. Enhanced pay rates will be offered for evenings, sleep-ins, weekends, and bank holidays.

Person specification:

Previous experience in providing care and/or mental health support is preferred but not essential.

An NVQ Level 2 / 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.

Benefits include:

• Company pension
• Potential for flexible shifts
• Full training and development opportunities
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Life assurance policy
• Employee assistance services
• Employee prize draws
• Retail and leisure discount scheme
• DBS and SCW registration fees paid for
• Cycle to Work scheme