About our support worker team
Working in the Ategi team
Ategi support workers provide strengths-based person centred support tailored to each individual we work with. As a support worker, you will work with each person to meet their needs and support them to develop their skills, confidence and independence. You will help them to identify their strengths and skills, overcome challenges and work towards their goals.
Our pay is competitive and there are are lots of perks on top of our pay.
Who we support
The people we support have different strengths and abilities, and face different challenges. We train our support workers to work with people facing different challenges, as well as the mandatory training. This could be around particular mental health needs or physical health conditions such as epilepsy.
Our team include part-time and full-time staff, some work with many different people, others particularly with a few specific people.
Interested in working for us?
Still have questions? Speak with one of the team today
01443 484400
recruitment@ategi.co.uk
The services you could be working in
Our trained staff support people to live in their own homes in the community encouraging them to develop their skills and confidence, take control of their lives and increase their independence. People live on their own, or in small groups, with staff support throughout the day and night, depending on their needs. This can range from a few hours to 24/7.
Where we work: Our Supported Living work takes place in Cardiff and surrounding areas.
Who we support: The people we support are diverse, but frequently need support around a physical disability, learning disability or sensory impairment or difficulties with their mental health or addictions.
Our Community Support team support people in their homes and going out into their communities. Support can range from 2 hours to full day time support for some people. People supported by this team usually live with their families or carers and this support provides an invaluable addition to their lives helping them to more independent and pursue their own interests.
Where we work: Our Community Support service is available in Cardiff and surrounding areas.
Who we support: The people we support are diverse, but frequently need support around a physical disability, learning disability or sensory impairment or difficulties with their mental health or addictions.
Key support worker attributes
Our support workers are a diverse mix of people with different strengths, interests and backgrounds. What they have in common is key attributes that underpin the great support they provide and ensure that Ategi is the right fit for them.
Values
Your personal values wont be exactly the same as Ategi's, but they should fit well with them.
Person-centred
Put the person at the centre of what you do - work with them to give them control, identify their strengths and goals, support and enable them, and treat them with respect and dignity.
Prioritise safeguarding
Understand the importance of safeguarding and work within policies to promote safeguarding. Encourage positive risk-taking within the safeguarding context.
Experience or aptitude
Demonstrable experience of supporting people, paid or unpaid is desirable. However, with the right aptitude and values we can provide training on specific knowledge and skills.
Could you become a support worker for Ategi?
Speak with one of the team today!
