Are you a caring, compassionate, and reliable individual looking to make a real difference in peoples lives?
New Directions Recruitment is currently recruiting Adult Support workers to cover areas in Abergavenny, providing high quality support to adults living in supported living services. This is a rewarding opportunity to help individuals maintain their independence, achieve their personal goals, and live fulfilling lives within their community.
If you have previous experience in a similar role for 6 months or more we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide person-centred support tailored to each individuals needs and preferences
Assist with daily living activities, including personal care where required
Support individuals with meal preparation, household tasks, and maintaining a safe living environment
Encourage independence, choice, and inclusion in everyday life
Support individuals to access community activities, appointments or employment opportunities
Administer or assist medication in accordance with policies and training
Promote dignity, respect, safeguarding, and positive wellbeing at all times
Maintain accurate daily records and complete relevant documentation
Build positive relationships with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals
Follow care plans, risk assessments, and organisational policies to ensure safe, high-quality support
Requirements
Essential:
Minimum 6 months’ experience in a support worker, care, housing support, hostel, mental health, or related role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible approach to working various shift patterns.
Commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and equality.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
Experience working within supported living, homelessness services, hostels, mental health services, or substance misuse settings.
NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or a related qualification.
Mental Health Awareness, Safeguarding, or Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) training.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
What New Directions Recruitment Ltd offers:
Working as part of a friendly, established team
24 hour On Call Service in place
Flexibility to choose where, when and how much you want to work
Competitive pay rates
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Award winning company
Online Services to access to your information; payslips, request holiday pay
Full booking confirmation before you start
Access to FREE Training Courses and personal development
Respected reputation throughout the Social Care and recruitment industry
New Directions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.