Support Worker
Listing ref bb0303bc30
- WhereWelshpool
- Posted11 November 2018
Are you a caring, compassionate person who loves working with people? Do you have excellent personal values, including empathy, understanding, patience and inclusivity? If so, apply today and join Perthyn’s team of support workers who enjoy worthwhile and rewarding work.
Perthyn are a large not-for-profit charity who provide support to people with learning disabilities. We deliver person-centred services, encouraging individuals to live as independently as possible within their home and community.
Experience is not essential, and all of our new starters are provided with excellent guidance to help them build a successful career as a Perthyn employee. You will be supported through a comprehensive induction, including shadow shifts, monthly supervisions and in-depth, quality training.
You will also receive a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Rotas that are issued up to 6 weeks in advance, with shifts equally shared amongst staff teams
- Full and comprehensive training
- The opportunity to complete a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Generous holiday entitlement (up to 34 days leave per annum)
- Progression opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Family friendly policies
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Company pension scheme
Ready for your next career move? Apply today and we’ll get in touch.
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What this role involves
General background for care worker roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Make food, assist with eating and make sure medication is taken if needed
- Support clients to take part in physical and social activities
- Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
- Typical pay (UK)
- £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 35 to 45 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
Applications open on Perthyn's own careers site.
