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

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. As a Care and Support Worker Level 2, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of residents at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while receiving comprehensive training and development. Enjoy a rewarding career with generous benefits, including a robust pension scheme and ample annual leave. If you are compassionate and eager to contribute to the wellbeing of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

34 days of annual leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Kindness and compassion are essential for this role.
• No prior experience is required as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide total care to clients according to care plans.
• Administer prescribed medication and support clients emotionally.
• Complete daily records and assist with cleaning and dining.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and 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 x 2

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 friendly and supportive team at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home and see the difference you can make.

We are currently recruiting 2 x 24-hour Level 2 Care and Support Workers to join Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home, Aberystwyth, on a permanent basis. Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided. 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. Your duties may include:

• Providing total care to clients according to care plans
• Offering emotional support and reassurance, especially during changes or family crises
• Administering prescribed medication, including controlled drugs, following policy and procedure
• Escorting clients on outings, such as leisure trips
• Completing daily records
• Carrying out cleaning, laundry, and dining room service

Our offer to you

We value the contribution of our employees to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our residents. We aim to make working here as rewarding as possible by offering:

• Up to 34 days of annual leave
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free lifestyle and counselling support
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
• Opportunities for learning and career development
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work

For more details about our benefits, please click here.

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

Submitting an application

We have simplified our application process to make it easier for you to apply. Submitting your application has never been easier!

This role involves weekend work as part of the 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 children and adults at risk. Some roles require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including an Enhanced DBS check for this position. Previous convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates; each application is considered on a case-by-case basis, considering the relevance of any convictions. We aim to create an inclusive, respectful, and fair work environment. For questions or concerns about this process, please contact us. Your privacy and dignity are our priorities throughout recruitment.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities

Where you'll work

Porth Gofal – Targeted Intervention Services

We focus on providing tailored social care services in Ceredigion, including:

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

More information about our teams can be found here.

Aberystwyth is a lively university town and seaside resort, known for its promenade, pier, and as the setting of the TV drama Hinterland.