Care Worker

Rhondda Cynon Taf; Wales; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Paid registration with Social Care W.A

Fully supported training programme

Shadowing experienced staff

PPE and risk assessments

Blue Light card discounts

Job summary

Cardiff Capital is seeking a dedicated 35 Hour Care Worker to join our care team in Aberdare. You will support residents with daily living activities, follow care plans, provide personal care and engage residents in social activities to promote dignity and independence.

We offer training, paid DBS and registration with Social Care Wales, and opportunities for career progression. Welsh language skills are helpful and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and compassionate with good communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team and on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities following individual care plans.
• Provide personal care including dressing, washing, grooming and feeding.
• Offer social contact and emotional support to residents and encourage independence.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies, standards and procedures of the Council.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the Job Descriptions/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

35 Hour Care Worker x 1

TEGFAN RESOURCE CENTRE, LLEWELLYN STREET , TRECYNON,ABERDARE, CF44 8HU

Tegfan is set in it’s own grounds in Trecynon - Aberdare, within walking distance of a bus station.

Are you a caring individual with a desire to help people, looking for a Caring role? If so, please join us, we are actively looking for individuals to join our dedicated team.

About us…

We provide a high standard quality of care for up to 45 individuals with a diagnosis of dementia. We support our residents to maintain skills and encourage independence and promote dignity and privacy at all times. We respect peoples choices and engage individuals in activities and social outings.

As we are a regulated service our focus is on encouraging individuals care needs and for plans to be outcome based and person centred.

The role…

We are interested in hearing from people who are reliable, have excellent communication skills and work well with others to work within our social care workforce. Also, be able to work upon your own initiative

Duties will include supporting individuals with all aspects of daily.To meet the needs of residents/clients in accordance with their plan of care.

Providing social contact and emotional support to resident/clients through effective communication.

Providing for the personal care needs of residents/clients with sensitivity, to include dressing, washing, bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and care of clothing and personal property.

To take responsibility for being aware of and adhering to the standards, policies and procedures of RCT in relation to the provision of care in the Council's Homes/Resource Centres.

Need to have some knowledge of basic Welsh speaking, but training will be provided.

Candidates for these posts will have a positive outlook and understanding of the needs of older people. Previous experience of working with or spending time with an older person or person with a disability/Dementia would be an advantage. The successful candidates will be supported to complete the All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF), a programme designed to prepare you for your new role and registration with Social Care Wales.

Must have a Commitment to undertake QCF level 2 in Health & Social Care.

• Paid DBS
• Paid registration with Social Care Wales
• Fully supported and free training programme
• Shadowing experienced members of staff at induction
• Full necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and thorough risk assessments are carried out on the work environment in accordance with government guidelines.
• Free dedicated Occupational Health Service including self-referral physiotherapy and confidential counselling services
• Access to Blue Light card discounts
• Opportunities for career progression

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.

In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.

The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.