Lead Care and Support Worker - Cysgod Y Gaer

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local authority in Wales is seeking a Lead Care and Support Worker for Cysgod Y Gaer Residential Home. This role involves supporting the Care Centre Manager, providing direct care, and leading a team in a flexible environment. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, with a commitment to high-quality, person-centered care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days

Local Government Pension Scheme

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a care setting.
• Ability to provide direct care and support.
• Flexible working hours including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Support the Care Centre Manager in daily operations.
• Deliver care and support as needed.
• Cover for absences and ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Lead Care and Support Worker - Cysgod Y Gaer

Caption: Job details

• Posting date: 26 September 2025
• Salary: £16.08 to £17.47 per hour
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 08 October 2025
• Location: Corwen, Denbighshire
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Denbighshire County Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: AHSS00286D1AGE

Summary

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

• 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

We are looking for a Lead Care and Support Worker to work within Cysgod y Gaer Residential Care Centre.

The successful candidate will provide day to day support to the Care Centre Manager, in being responsible and accountable for the leadership of the Team/Service. The post holder will also be expected to deliver direct care and support on a regular basis as well as providing cover for sickness and other unplanned absences. A flexible attitude to the working week is required and there is a requirement to work weekends and night shifts as and when required.

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.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Catherine Roberts on 01490 412394.

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

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• 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.

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 short listed 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.

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