(Please be advised that we do not offer certificate of sponsorship (CoS) for employment visas).
The Role:
We are currently recruiting Children and Young People Support Workers to join our residential services based in Whitchurch. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new team and contribute to shaping a safe, nurturing, and supportive home environment for the young people in our care.
The service is made up of two units: one four-bedroom unit and one three-bedroom unit. It is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of the children and young people who live there. One of the units includes a self-contained area for an individual, providing a more independent living space while still benefiting from the support and structure of a residential setting.
The home aims to offer a warm, stable, and therapeutic environment where young people can feel safe, build positive relationships, and work towards achieving their personal goals.
We offer full time hours covering evenings, weekends, bank holidays, wake-in and sleep-in duties. Our shift patterns requires full flexibility which includes typically include:
- 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 9:45 PM – 8:45 AM
Due to the specific needs of the young people within the service, this role includes providing intimate personal care and support where privacy dignity and safeguarding are essential. As such, this post is open to female applicants only.
About Us
At Gofal Cymru Care, we are committed to delivering outstanding residential support services throughout Cardiff and the Vale. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for the teenagers and adults in our care by providing compassionate, person-centred support. Our staff teams are highly trained and we foster environments where both staff and residents feel safe, respected, and empowered to achieve.
We specialise in supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury and mental health issues. We provide person centred care and support aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals.
What we are looking for:
Experience is helpful, but not essential as full training is provided. Above all we are looking for people who share our values, who are caring, empathetic, compassionate, good team players with a willingness to learn.
Successful candidates will have an interest in helping those with mental health needs and complex learning disabilities to live with less restriction and greater independence They will be energetic and enthusiastic, with a desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting individuals where necessary with personal care needs, including washing / bathing, toileting needs, dressing and undressing, mobility and transport, etc.
- Helping the individuals in our care to make their own choices and supporting them to carry out activities within and outside of the home, e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping, going to the gym, days out, engaging in a range of social and leisure activities.
- Acting as an advocate promoting individuals’ wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
- Cleaning duties as part of the team, undertaking any general domestic chores, or supporting individuals to carry out such duties.
- Helping with menu planning, shopping and cooking for the home.
- Administering medication to individuals following appropriate training and in line with company procedures.
- Carrying out health & safety checks as necessary.
- Following care and management guidelines and working in line with company policies and procedures.
- Completing documentation and keeping records in accordance with company policy.
- Other reasonable tasks as required which fall within the grade of the job.
Selection Criteria:
Essential:
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Good Numeracy and literacy skills
- Physically fit to meet demands of post
- Be a minimum of 21 years old to work in our children's homes
- Prepared to learn
Desirable:
- Care experience with those with learning disabilities
- Valid driver's license and driving experience
- Relevant QCF qualifications
What we offer:
- Full induction package and ongoing training leading to QCF qualifications.
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 28 days holiday (pro rata if part time, includes bank holidays) with an annual increase after 2 years service to a maximum of 33 days per annum.
- Competitive Salary (Real Living Wage)
- Private Medical Scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Opportunities to develop
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure which will be completed upon successful application.
Please be advised that we do not offer certificate of sponsorship (CoS) for employment visas.
Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within two weeks, please note that you will not be proceeding to the next stage of the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Please state your preferred working hours.
- Are you seeking a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS)? ( If not UK resident please state N/A)
- If you require a Visa to work in the United Kingdom, please state expiry date. (If not UK resident please state N/A)
Experience:
- Metal Health / Learning Disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
