(REF: 301) Female Support Worker – Carmarthenshire

We are seeking a caring, reliable female support worker to assist a 15-year-old girl with Down syndrome after school, on weekends and during school holidays. The role involves providing personal care, promoting independence, supporting social participation, and ensuring safety at the home and community.The ideal candidate will have experience in disability support, excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach that empowers our client to achieve her goals. However, experience is not essential, what is most important is your ability to engage with our client at her level, build a trusting relationship, and support her, in her best interests.

Our client is fun and chatty, and into spider man, swimming and music, so if you enjoy keeping active, having a laugh, and joining in with her interests, you’ll get along great. She’s also quietly (and playfully) competitive when it comes to games! She also enjoys attending drama club and swimming, and the successful candidate with will support her access and participate in these activities.

A full induction and training will be provided.

This role is subject to an Enhanced level DBS.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

We are looking for someone to match our client -

Kind, patient, and ready to make a real difference Have the ability to work your hours flexibly. Ability to swim. Be willing to register with Social Care Wales. Hold a full UK driving license, have access to your vehicle and be willing to transport our client in your vehicle (or her own) when required. Working Pattern:

During term time, hours will primarily be worked after school. During school holidays, the 12 weekly hours may be worked as longer daytime shifts, depending on our clients’ activities and support needs. Some flexibility will therefore be required regarding the days and times worked. Our client’s family are keen to work collaboratively with the successful candidate to agree a working pattern that suits both their daughter and her support worker.

Above the industry average for pay Mileage rate - 45p per mile Work directly for our client and not an agency (unlike most agency work you will spend quality time with your client which can make a real difference) Great opportunity for professional development Be part of an expert multi-disciplinary team Bespoke client induction and training Ongoing support and supervision from the dedicated Case Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr
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