Job Description

Employing throughout Carmarthenshire

We are currently recruiting Adult Support Workers, Children Support Workers and Home Care Support Workers in Carmarthenshire, including Llanelli.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing Individual Support and Advocacy:

Provide tailored support to children and young people, recognising their unique pathways and needs.

Advocate for children's best interests, ensuring their voices are included in the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of services.

Develop and implement person-centred plans focused on goal setting and outcome monitoring.

Support with attending community events and engagements

Support with personal care and daily tasks

Collaborative Work:

Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to maximize delivery and individual success.

Foster a collaborative environment that promotes the inclusion and active participation of children and young people.

Ensure seamless communication and coordination among all involved agencies.

Community Engagement and Social Activities:

Take children out into the community and attend social events to enhance their social skills and integration.

Create opportunities for children to participate in community groups and activities across various localities.

Utilize community assets and resources to promote personalized and outcome-focused activities.

Complex Care Duties:

Provide personal care, including medication administration, meal preparation, and moving and handling tasks (including the use of hoists, steadies, and wheelchairs).

Manage challenging behaviors effectively and empathetically.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

Proven knowledge and understanding of children's rights with Experience in advocating for children

Proven knowledge or understanding of the social services and wellbeing act

Ability to work collaboratively with professionals and community groups.

Strong crisis management skills and flexibility in providing support.

Familiarity with community assets and capacity-building.

Specialized training in supporting children exposed to ACEs and the NEST framework.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of children and young people.

Additional Requirements:

Must undergo and maintain relevant certifications and training.

Full UK driving license and own vehicle with the ability to travel within the locality as required.

Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the children and families supported.

Understand that, although the role is predominantly support, it may involve personal care and manual handling when required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: From 24,897.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Referral programme
Application question(s):

Your immigration status? How many hours a week are you seeking?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road