Night Care Domestic

Cardiff Capital; Trecynon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Free training programme

Career progression opportunities

Free Occupational Health Service

Access to Blue Light card discounts

Job summary

The Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is looking for dedicated individuals for a night care role at Tegfan Resource Centre. You will support residents, particularly those with dementia, in maintaining their dignity and independence.

This role requires strong communication skills and sensitivity to the needs of elderly clients. A commitment to completing QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential, alongside a willingness to engage in training for basic Welsh speaking.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be reliable and demonstrate a positive outlook.
• Previous experience with older adults or individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Commitment to personal care needs of clients with sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities according to their care plans.
• Provide emotional support and social contact to residents.
• Maintain building safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic Welsh speaking

Experience with elderly

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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.

Job details

Salary £27,709 pro rata plus enhancements for night working

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

Please note that this post is only open to applicants currently working for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council either directly or via an agency.

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

Night care enhancements apply

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.

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.

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.

Maintain the safety of the building by night. Maintain the cleanliness of the building as per cleaning rota.

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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council. Rhondda Cynon Taf welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.

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.