Lead Care and Support Worker - Cysgod Y Gaer

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

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Lead Care and Support Worker to provide leadership in a residential care home. Responsibilities include delivering direct care, supporting team leadership, and ensuring flexible service provision. Candidates should have experience in care and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This permanent position offers competitive pay and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 26 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Lifestyle savings via rewards

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment preferred.
• Strong leadership skills essential.
• Ability to provide person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support Care Centre Manager in leadership of the team.
• Deliver direct care and support regularly.
• Cover for absences and maintain a flexible approach.

Skills

Leadership

Direct care provision

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Lead Care and Support Worker

Job reference: AHSS00286D1AGE
Location: Cysgod y Gaer Residential Home, Corwen
Salary: Grade 6: £16.08 - £17.47 per hour
Hours: 30 hours a week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 8th October 2025

***Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy***

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day support to the Care Centre Manager, being responsible and accountable for the leadership of the Team/Service.
• Deliver direct care and support on a regular basis.
• Provide cover for sickness and other unplanned absences.
• Maintain a flexible attitude to the working week; weekends and night shifts may be required.

About Cysgod y Gaer Residential Care Centre

Cysgod y Gaer Residential Care Centre provides a safe homely and person centred environment. The residential home is citizens home, citizens can expect to receive a full package of care which is person centred. We have a strong focus on choice and control within our services and all support provided will be citizen led. The home delivers care service 24 hours a day 365 days a year. The care that we provide must be delivered to the highest standard and ensure dignity is maintained at all times.

Appointment conditions

Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check and satisfactory references.

Benefits and about working for Denbighshire County Council

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Family friendly policies

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

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

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.

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