Independence at Home Care and Support Worker - Llys Awelon

Denbighshire County Council; Ruthin; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Ruthin seeks a Care and Support Worker to assist citizens in maintaining their independence at home. The role requires kindness and a commitment to helping others. Candidates should be prepared for personal care duties. This permanent position offers a salary of £13.26 - £13.90 per hour for 24 hours per week, alongside benefits like generous annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support citizens to remain independent in their homes.
• Work with citizens to achieve their agreed outcomes.
• Provide some personal care as needed.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Commitment to helping others

Job description

Overview

Independence at Home Care and Support Worker

Location: Llys Awelon Extra Care Housing Scheme, Ruthin
Salary: Grade 4, £13.26 - £13.90 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week (Days/Nights)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 November 2025

Key responsibilities

The Independence at Home Team is focused on supporting citizens across Denbighshire to remain as independent as possible within their own homes and communities. As a member of the Locality team, you will work with citizens to achieve their agreed outcomes. This support may include providing some personal care.

The post requires kindness, compassion and a caring nature with a commitment to helping others.

What we offer

• Full induction, regular supervision and access to training and development opportunities
• Support opportunities for career progression
• Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checks, satisfactory references and registration with Social Care Wales
• Benefits including generous annual leave, Local Government Pension Scheme, employee wellbeing support, and lifestyle savings via DCC Rewards Direct

How to apply

Please apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website to be considered for this vacancy. The online portal also contains the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline in your supporting statement how you meet all the essential criteria for this position.

Additional information

Independence at Home Care and Support Worker Job reference: AHSS00301D1AGE

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview.

Please note that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.