Care and Support Worker x 7

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking 7 Care and Support Workers for positions in Aberystwyth and Felinfach. Candidates will support individuals in regaining skills and independence after illness, assist with daily living, and manage their workload through an electronic call monitoring system. The role requires a full driving license and a Level 2 QCF in health and social care. Benefits include ongoing training, flexible working, and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training

Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing packages

Qualifications

• Ability to travel within the County.
• Completion of All Wales Induction Framework within the first six months.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to regain skills and independence post-illness.
• Assist with daily living activities in clients' homes.

Skills

Full driving license

Basic conversational Welsh

Education

Level 2 QCF in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This advertisement is for 2 positions at Canolfan Rheidol in Aberystwyth and 5 positions at the Ceredigion Independent Living Centre in Felinfach. Please state in your application whether you are applying for a role in Aberystwyth, Felinfach or both.

We are looking to recruit 7 Care and Support Workers to join our Targeted Care and Enablement Services Team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals to regain their skills and independence following acute illness or injury.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as personal care, mobility, meal preparation and medication in clients’ own homes.
• Work on a rolling rota with split shifts (4 days on, 4 days off) with hours from 7:00–13:00 and 16:00–20:00 daily.
• Support is provided within an Occupational Therapist–led framework, with client-centered goals to maximise independence.
• Cover long-term bridging while waiting to source a package, expanding skills and knowledge as required.
• Manage workload through an electronic call monitoring system and adhere to scheduled visits.

Requirements

• Full driving license, car and the ability to travel within the County.
• All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) for Health and Social Care to be completed within the first six months of employment.
• Level 2 QCF in health and social care or equivalent (to hold or achieve within a reasonable timescale).
• Basic conversational Welsh; reasonable support available on appointment to reach this level.

Benefits

• Uniform, work phone, laptop and travel allowance; ongoing training provided.
• Flexible working arrangements and a competitive annual leave allowance.
• Pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution and enhanced family benefits.
• Employee health and wellbeing packages.

Additional Information

More information about benefits can be found on our careers website. Submitting an application is online-friendly; if you require support to complete it, contact [e-mail].

How to Apply / Contacts

Details regarding the role and person specification are available via the Job Description and Person Specification on the careers website. For an informal chat about the role, contact Dawn James on 01545 574092.

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

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. Some roles require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, specifically an Enhanced DBS. The presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate; each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature and relevance of any convictions. We strive for an inclusive and respectful work environment. If you have questions about the process, please contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are important throughout the recruitment process.