Job Description

Support Worker
Newport, Pontypool, Cwmbran
Up to £13.44 p/hr
Shifts available: Days & waking nights
*Must have a full UK Driving License*

The Role
We’re looking for people who are dedicated to supporting young people transitioning into adulthood and readying them for leaving care. You will support them by directly working with young people to overcome their barriers and set and achieve their personal goals. 

As well as building strong relationships with the service users, as a support worker, you will: 

• Deliver high standards of care in line with individual and person-centered care plans 
• work with service users to develop and encourage independence where suitable 
• Provide physical support which may include helping with household tasks  
• Provide emotional support for an individual and their families. 
• Support and help with health care needs, including routine checks  

Working for New Directions 

You will receive: 

• A dedicated consultant to help and guide you through the booking process and support you with work that suits your needs 
• Flexible working hours. Whether it's weekends, evenings, nights or long days. Choose what shifts you want to work! 
• 24 hour on call service 
• Ongoing weekly support and check ins from the team 
• Ongoing and free CPD & Training  
• Weekly pay 

In order to be considered for this amazing opportunity to support Young People you will need to: 

• Be committed and passionate about supporting young people in a residential setting 
• Must hold a full UK Driving license 
• Be able to commit to any of the following shift patterns – 8am to 8pm/ 8pm to 8am (rota’s vary per service) 
• Be able to undertake an enhanced DBS check 

If this is not for you, but you know the perfect person for the job, we offer £150 for every successful referral, call us to refer a friend. 

New Directions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.