Social Care Worker

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wales is looking for passionate Social Care Workers to support individuals with disabilities during short-term breaks. You'll help clients build social skills and achieve personal goals in a caring environment. This role provides a competitive hourly rate and emphasizes flexible working patterns. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and a commitment to achieving relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience providing support to individuals with disabilities.
• Commitment to achieving Health and Social Care qualification.
• Ability to work in a flexible manner including on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in exploring new experiences.
• Support clients during short-term breaks.
• Build social skills and form friendships.

Skills

Experience with individuals requiring personal care

Ability to work shifts and flexibly

Understanding of quality care principles

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £13.69 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. Are you passionate about promoting independence and supporting individuals to achieve personal goals?

Respite Services at Montclaire (Blackwood) and Ty-Gwilym (Caerphilly) are seeking casual Social Care Workers. We provide short-term breaks for individuals with physical and learning disabilities, encouraging choice, community presence, and personal development. You\'ll help individuals explore new experiences, build social skills, and form friendships in a supportive environment. If you\'re committed to empowering others and making a meaningful impact, we\'d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the organization and assist individuals to explore new experiences, build social skills, and form friendships in a supportive environment.
• Support individuals during short-term breaks for physical and learning disabilities at Montclaire (Blackwood) and Ty-Gwilym (Caerphilly).

Requirements

• Requirement to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
• An understanding of the principles that underpin a quality care environment i.e. Privacy, dignity, respect, choice, independence and rights.
• Experience with people who require support and assistance with all aspects of personal care, daily living and social skills.
• Ability to work shifts on a rota basis, and work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Agile working patterns
• Staff discount schemes