Support Worker (St Gwynllyw)

You are a supportive person. And we would not be the first to say it either. Your new role as a Support Worker is calling you!

You make people feel good. You are there for them when they need you, and you do it with a smile on your face. If that’s you, then we’re already big fans.

We’d like to invite you to join our amazing team of professionals. It is secure work. You will get full training. And unlike many careers, you can progress whether you’re part-time or full-time or with even more flexible options.

**This service does not provide support for Sponsorship at this time**

**Location: **St Gwynllyw - Ringwood House, Newport, NP19 9ED

For our Support Worker roles we offer **£10.90 - £11.20 **per hour.

Care experience is NOT necessary, we can work with colleagues over the age of 18’s.

Why choose Fieldbay

We are here to support people who live with us, people choose us because of the experiences we create. We build and nourish relationships with the people we care for and support, their families and friends and health and social care professionals. We take pride and pleasure in helping others, provide high-quality services.

What is involved?

• Support individuals in a training centre to engage and develop social and independent skills, following a person-centred programs.
• Support required both within the day centre and community.
• Support individuals with aspects of personal care.
• Undertaking domestic tasks to ensure the service maintains a high level of cleanliness.
• Completing shift records and paperwork and ensure a robust handover.
• Attend team meetings, supervisions and appraisals and actively take a role in developing own continuous professional development.
• Shift Pattern: 8hr shifts - you may also be required to support with our residential services

Getting creative

Our approach is all about activities and co-production with the people we support. It might be cooking one day and gardening the next. Or creating some art or listening to music. We like to get out and about too– with movie nights at the cinema, food outings, or shopping and a coffee. There are sports fans who you’d take to bowling or to watch a team.

There is of course practical support too and helping people to reach their goals in smaller ways. You’d manage medication, shopping, health needs and hygiene as well as keep things tidy and safe.

Very few jobs have such an impact on people’s lives. And being the supportive human being you are, you’re ideally cut out to join us.

How we support you

• We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support.
• Our reward package includes much more than pay,
• Additional Day’s Leave for your Birthday
• 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension.
• You can work part-time, full-time or with even more flexible options.

Training and development to reach your potential

• A learning journey that grows with you to reach Care worker standards.
• Specialist skills training including Autism, Dementia and Mental Health.
• Career pathways that include flexible apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications.
• Cover the cost of relevant professional memberships.

Industry-leading recognition

• Colleague Lotto – Giving everyone the opportunity to win great cash prizes.
• Prize winning scratch cards - aligned with values in action!
• We recognise our colleagues who go above and beyond – our ‘Heroes’ are nominated by colleagues for quarterly and annual awards.
• Loyalty Scheme recognising colleagues at work anniversaries.

Financial wellbeing

• Discounts include high street, supermarkets, flash sales, gym memberships and more.
• Blue Light discount programme – funded by us.
• Salary Finance scheme for lower cost loans and to save for special occasions or rainy days.
• Government mileage rates if you need to travel

Emotional wellbeing

• Free confidential Employee Assistance programme with qualified counsellors
• Free wellbeing App
• Practical advice covering things like consumer rights, anxiety, childcare and more

Social wellbeing

• Award-winning App for news and info
• Internal social media & Team Communities

What is next?

Want to find out how your life and the lives of others can be enriched? Click apply submit a CV and we’ll be in touch to arrange an interview.

The advert is due to close on the 7th April 2023

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