Support Worker (Swansea)

Job Title: Support Worker (Supported Living)

Hours: Full-time (40 hours) or Part-time

Salary: £25,029

Vacancy Locations: Swansea

This role will require a full UK manual driver’s licence.

About Perthyn

Perthyn is a well-established not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing support to over 190 adults with learning disabilities in various locations across England and Wales. Our primary goal is to offer tailored support that enables the people we support to leverage their strengths and enhance their independence. At Perthyn, we value the well-being and growth of our staff, ensuring they are well-prepared to assist each person in leading a fulfilling and engaged life.

As an employer, Perthyn promotes:

• A Supportive Environment: Perthyn cultivates an environment where people with learning disabilities can thrive.
• Comprehensive Training: We provide a comprehensive training program to equip our staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver quality support.
• Career Development: We believe in supporting our employees’ growth and offer opportunities for career development within the organisation.
• A Commitment to Independence: Our approach centres on promoting independence and autonomy for each person we support.

About the Role

Whether you’re new to supporting someone with a learning disability or experienced, you’ll be making a world of difference when you join us as a Support Worker. As a Support Worker, you will treat everyone equally and with the dignity and respect they deserve. You’ll play a vital part in providing support that improves people’s ability to manage daily tasks and enables them to experience independent living and decision-making.

What We Need from You

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team at Perthyn. As a Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for adults with learning disabilities. Your commitment to understanding and meeting the unique needs of our service users is essential.

• A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life.
• Empathy, patience, and understanding to cater to the unique needs and preferences of the people we support.
• Effective communication skills, as clear and compassionate communication is essential to build positive relationships.
• Flexibility in adapting to different routines and providing support tailored to each person’s unique requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with other staff members and professionals.
• Willingness to undergo training to support people with specific health needs, such as epilepsy and dysphagia.
• Experience or knowledge of using communication methods for people with hearing impairments is desirable.

Your Rewards

• Full and part-time posts are available, with a full-time basic salary of £25,029.
• Earn approximately an additional £3,000 per year by completing one weekly sleep-in shift, or £6,000 for two sleep-in shifts a week!
• Availability of overtime - e.g., one extra shift per week can earn you an additional £4,000 per year.
• Holiday Scheme: Annual leave starting at 22 days, plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 26 days).
• Sleep-in Shifts: Paid at £60 per night in addition to the basic salary.
• Occupational Sick Pay: Up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay.
• DBS Certificate and SCW Registration: Costs covered by the company.
• Induction, Support, and Development: Fully funded comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and qualification in Health & Social Care.

The Next Step

If you believe you are the right fit for this position and are excited about the opportunity to join our team, please click APPLY to submit your application.

Click HERE to view or download the Job Description & Person Specification

Please note that, before joining Perthyn, Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks are made on all employees who directly support vulnerable adults.