Support Worker - 1 shift per week
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.74 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Fairbourne, Gwynedd LL38 2DX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cartrefi Cymru |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SW-Fairbourne-3 |
Summary
Here at Cartrefi Cymru we support adults with learning disabilities and vulnerable adults in the community to live a fulfilled and enriched life. This year we are celebrating 35 years and have lots of exciting plans for the future! We support people all over Wales and the support we provide is person centred and ensures choice and control.
We want to work with the best people with the best skills and who demonstrates our values to: Be “remarkable every day!”
Location: Fairbourne, Gwynedd
Salary: £12.74 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time 12 hours per week - 1 shift working either a week day or weekend day
What you'll be doing
In this role you'll be supporting three individuals with complex health needs including medication administration, Dysphagia, Diabetes Type 1, Downs Syndrome, Dementia, Epilepsy, poor vision, Anxiety, Mental health.
They have poor mobility, are wheelchair users therefore this role does involve manual handling, hoists and personal care. Let us tell you more about the three people you’ll be supporting:
one individual enjoys listening to their favourite music, browsing magazines, and taking trips within the local community. They require support to maintain personal care skills and have moderate to high support needs
another enjoys social activities and, while they are unable to participate physically, they appreciate being involved. They require full support with all aspects of daily care and have high support needs
the third individual is independent and enjoys music, shopping, dining out, and joining local groups. They are very sociable and engage well in most activities, requiring low levels of support.
You’ll bring meaningful support to their everyday lives; you’ll find this role thoroughly rewarding.
You’ll encourage involvement in maintaining their homes, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and health and safety checks. You’ll help them access their local community and participation in activities both at home and in the wider community. Your ultimate goal will be to enhance their happiness and well-being, focusing on the small, meaningful moments that bring them joy.
Who we're looking for:
We'd love to hear from you if you:
have patience and empathy
can support a person with their intimate personal care with respect and dignity
have strong communication and teamwork skills
are able to speak on behalf of others as well as to a range of professional people
have good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning
The ability to drive is essential for this role. You'll be required to drive the people we support around the local community.
Our Rewards:
Excellent training and opportunities to achieve qualifications
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
Long service awards
Enhanced sick pay
Access to shopping discounts and Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access
And much much more…..
Our Mission
To build a better future by focussing on people with learning disabilities and their families. We strive to be a great support provider for the individuals and families that we support, our employees, our partners and funders, and the communities in which we work.
Our Values
We’ve made a promise to the people we support, setting out our commitments to them and how they can expect to be supported, our values include:
Honesty
Trust
Kindness
Respect
Wellbeing
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early so we would encourage you to apply early for this position.
We want to work with the best people with the best skills and who demonstrates our values to: Be “remarkable every day!”
Location: Fairbourne, Gwynedd
Salary: £12.74 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time 12 hours per week - 1 shift working either a week day or weekend day
What you'll be doing
In this role you'll be supporting three individuals with complex health needs including medication administration, Dysphagia, Diabetes Type 1, Downs Syndrome, Dementia, Epilepsy, poor vision, Anxiety, Mental health.
They have poor mobility, are wheelchair users therefore this role does involve manual handling, hoists and personal care. Let us tell you more about the three people you’ll be supporting:
one individual enjoys listening to their favourite music, browsing magazines, and taking trips within the local community. They require support to maintain personal care skills and have moderate to high support needs
another enjoys social activities and, while they are unable to participate physically, they appreciate being involved. They require full support with all aspects of daily care and have high support needs
the third individual is independent and enjoys music, shopping, dining out, and joining local groups. They are very sociable and engage well in most activities, requiring low levels of support.
You’ll bring meaningful support to their everyday lives; you’ll find this role thoroughly rewarding.
You’ll encourage involvement in maintaining their homes, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and health and safety checks. You’ll help them access their local community and participation in activities both at home and in the wider community. Your ultimate goal will be to enhance their happiness and well-being, focusing on the small, meaningful moments that bring them joy.
Who we're looking for:
We'd love to hear from you if you:
have patience and empathy
can support a person with their intimate personal care with respect and dignity
have strong communication and teamwork skills
are able to speak on behalf of others as well as to a range of professional people
have good written skills and the ability to record events with empathy and meaning
The ability to drive is essential for this role. You'll be required to drive the people we support around the local community.
Our Rewards:
Excellent training and opportunities to achieve qualifications
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service
Long service awards
Enhanced sick pay
Access to shopping discounts and Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access
And much much more…..
Our Mission
To build a better future by focussing on people with learning disabilities and their families. We strive to be a great support provider for the individuals and families that we support, our employees, our partners and funders, and the communities in which we work.
Our Values
We’ve made a promise to the people we support, setting out our commitments to them and how they can expect to be supported, our values include:
Honesty
Trust
Kindness
Respect
Wellbeing
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early so we would encourage you to apply early for this position.