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Relief Care Assistant - Southway, Cowbridge

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Cowbridge

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 25,000

Part time

14 days ago

Job summary

A local government organization in Cowbridge is seeking committed care staff. The role involves providing personal, physical, and emotional care for older individuals, including those living with dementia. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in personal care and effective communication skills. Relief hours allow for flexible scheduling, with training opportunities available.

Qualifications

  • Experience of providing person centred personal care.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

  • Provide personal, physical & emotional care in a residential setting.
  • Work in accordance to agreed policy and contribute to care planning.
  • Accurate recording of information and administration of medication.

Skills

Experience providing personal care
Effective communication skills
Willingness for training

Education

City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice) or equivalent

Job description

About us / Southway: Our aim and objectives are to improve our residents’ life experience and overall well being by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focused and most appropriate for the individual.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.


About the role:

Pay Details: Qualified to City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice) or equivalent: Grade 4 - £24,790 pro rata, £12.85/hr.

Unqualified/working toward City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice): Grade 3 – £24,404 pro rata, £12.65 /hr.
Hourly rate enhancements are paid for unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays)
Hours of Work: Relief hours - 0 hour contract with the ability to pick up shifts as and when required
Working pattern: Relief
Shift times: 6.45AM – 2PM, 1.45PM – 9PM, or a 7am-7pm shift

Description: To provide personal, physical & emotional care in a residential setting for older people and older people who live with dementia. Work in accordance to agreed policy and process and contribute to care planning, review, accurate recording of information & administration of medication.


About you / You will need:
• Experience of providing person centred personal care, support with acts of daily living and emotional support to vulnerable adults
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to participate in training and work toward a professional vocational qualification

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