Senior Support Worker - Gwynedd, LL40 2SP

Achieve together; Dolgellau; On-site

Job description

Job Description

Senior Support Worker - Gwynedd, LL40 2SP

Position: Senior Support Worker (Practice Lead)

Postcode: LL40

Salary: Up to £13.40 - £13.60 per hour (rates effective as of 1st April 2025)

Contract type: Full Time

About us
At Achieve together, one of the UK’s leading providers of support for people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities, deafness, hearing loss and associated complex needs, we strive to empower and inspire people in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to thrive, live their lives independently, and to the fullest, while supporting them to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Without our incredible team of Support Workers, we simply wouldn’t be who we are today. In their own words, people we support are looking for Support Workers with all or most of the following traits:

1. supportive & caring
2. reliable & trustworthy
3. friendly & approachable
4. happy
5. kind
6. great at communicating & listening
7. feel like family
8. fun and up for a laugh
9. happy to learn new skills
10. have similar interests
11. proactive & make things happen
12. encourage people to do new things
13. treat people as equals

Is this you? Keep reading!
You will support people in everyday life, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity, and empower people to be a meaningful part of their local community.

This is more than just a job – you’ll be helping people gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. At Achieve together, you’ll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills as a Support Worker and beyond. Whatever your aspirations, we can help you reach your goals and forge a long-lasting career in social care.

You will support people both in their home and in their local communities and we have a range of working patterns to suit you, including full time, part time and flexible opportunities.

We offer a range of exciting benefits, such as:
Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles, Career progression and training opportunities, Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives, including access to Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling services for you and your family, Recognition schemes, team events and social activities, Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services, Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances, Team member incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards, New experiences and opportunities for days out with people you support, sometimes even holidays!

About the people and their home
People in Cerrig Camu love going on regular bike rides, walks and days out to the beach. They might be described as thrill seekers, enjoying trips to Alton Towers! They also take part in day trips to the farm and local fair, parties, and voluntary work. People we support also spend lots of time in the Owl project on site which has a sensory room, craft room and media room. Our Support Workers have worked hard with the people we support to assist them in getting jobs, being active parts of the community, taking part in meaningful activities and overall living more independently.

About you
New to social care? That’s OK! As long as you’re ready to learn, we provide full training to ensure you can provide the best possible support. If you have the qualities and interests that align with people we support, we can’t wait for you to apply!