Care and Support Worker Level 2 – Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Care and Support Worker Level 2 – Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

Have you considered working in Adult Residential Care? We are looking to grow our team and we need you now!

Do you enjoy caring for others or are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home and see the genuine difference you can make.

We are currently recruiting a Relief Level 2 Care and Support Worker to join Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home, Aberystwyth on a permanent basis. Previous experience of working in a care home is not essential as full training will be given. As long as you have kindness, patience, respect, and resilience – the rest we can teach you!

About the role

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. As a general guide, your day-to-day duties may include:

• Providing total care to clients according to daily routine as outlined in care plans.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance to clients, particularly when they need to adjust to change and/or family crisis.
• Administering prescribed medication, including controlled drugs, in line with policy and procedure.
• Escorting clients out of the establishment, e.g., leisure trips.
• Completing daily records.
• Undertaking cleaning, laundry, and dining room service.

Our offer to you

The contribution our employees make to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our care home residents is priceless. We therefore want to ensure that our Care and Support Workers find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible.

With that in mind, we offer our employees a range of employee benefits, including:

• Up to 34 days annual leave.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support.
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay.
• Vectis discount card for savings on big-name brands and with registered local businesses.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.

Submitting an application

We have made it easier for you to apply by simplifying our application form. Submitting an application has never been easier!

This role includes weekend working as part of a normal working week or rota. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following pay:

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Porth Gofal – Targeted Intervention Services

We are at the core of Ceredigion’s through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include:

• Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team
• Targeted Intervention Services
• Fostering Services
• Residential and Day Care Services
• Housing Services
• Integrated Community Equipment Stores
• Emergency Duty Team

More information regarding our teams can be found here.

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