DAY SERVICE SUPPORT WORKER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council invites applications for a part-time position within Cardiff Day Service, aimed at supporting adults with learning disabilities. The role requires working in a team, following support plans, and recording accurate details of services provided.

The successful candidate will possess experience working with individuals with complex needs, demonstrate flexibility, and offer person-centered support, as well as holding a full valid driving license and access to a car for work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ability to achieve the relevant QCF level for the post.
• Commitment to positive person-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities to access daytime opportunities.
• Follow detailed support plans and contribute to them.
• Provide accurate recording of support activities.

Skills

Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities

Good recording and observational skills

Flexibility in a dynamic work environment

Ability to provide person-centered support

Education

QCF Level required for the post

Job description

Cardiff Day Service is a specialist Day Service that provides support to adults with a learning disability who have complex support needs. People are supported by the service to access a wide range of valued activities and opportunities within the local community to meet their identified outcomes.

About the job

The successful applicant will work as part of an established team supporting adults with a learning disability and complex needs to access day time opportunities. The role requires the post holder to work individually and as part of a team to follow detailed support plans, contribute to the plans and provide accurate recording.

What we are looking for from you

• Experience of working with people who have learning disabilities and complex needs, good recording and observational skills.
• Hold or have the ability to train and achieve the relevant QCF level required for the post.
• Be flexible, and able to work in a dynamic and fast changing service.
• Enjoy being active and have a wide range of interests that you can share.
• Have a commitment to offering positive person‑centred support to individuals using the service.
• Hold a belief that people with learning disabilities have the right to achieve their full potential and have the right to be positively engaged within their community.
• Hold a full valid driving licence and have use of a car for work.

Additional information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection.

This post is part time and will work 18.5 hours per week.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Job Category Social Services - Adults

Department Social Services - Adults

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent