Care and Support Worker Level 2 (Relief) – Min y Môr Residential Care Home

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 34 days

Health & wellbeing

LGPS

Maternity/adoption/paternity pay

Vivup discounts

Career development

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Min y Môr Residential Care Home in Aberaeron is seeking Relief Care and Support Worker Level 2 to join our team. We value kindness, patience, respect and resilience, and provide full training for new entrants. The role involves caring for residents, supporting them through changes and helping with daily activities.

We offer several employee benefits and the chance to contribute to a supportive care environment, with weekend work and a DBS check as part of the process.

Qualifications

• No prior care home experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide total care to clients per care plans.
• Offer emotional support during change or family crises.
• Administer prescribed medications in line with policy.
• Escort clients on outings or to activities.
• Maintain daily records.
• Assist with cleaning, laundry and dining room service.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Respect

Resilience

Job description

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 Min y Môr Residential Care Home and see the genuine difference you can make.

We are currently recruiting a Relief Care and Support Worker Level 2 to join Min y Môr Residential Care Home in Aberaeron. 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

• 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
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• access to the Vivup lifestyle discounts and savings scheme
• learning and development opportunities to support career progression
• salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme

Additional information

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

• Saturday - Time and a quarter
• Sunday - Time and a half

Note: We reserve the right to amend 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 & 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.