Social Care Workers

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking caring Social Care Workers to support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently and participate in their local community. The role focuses on person-centered support and promoting privacy, dignity and rights, with a driving licence essential for using the post holder’s own vehicle to access activities and appointments.

Applicants should be able to achieve Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care qualifications, work flexible shifts

Qualifications

• The ability to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
• An understanding of the principles of a quality care environment: privacy, dignity, respect, choice, independence and rights.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently and participate in the local community.
• Provide person-centered support, promoting choice, dignity and independence.

Skills

Social care experience

Driving licence

Flexibility

Education

Health and Social Care Level 2/3

Job description

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation. We pay an attractive salary of £14.83 - £15.56 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. Are you passionate about making a real difference in someone's life? We are looking for caring and committed Social Care Workers to support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently, achieve their goals, and take part in their local community. This rewarding role involves providing person-centered support and promoting choice, dignity, and independence. A driving licence is essential, as you will be required to support individuals using their own vehicle to access activities, appointments, and social opportunities. If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to empowering others, we would love to hear from you. For the role, we ask that you have:

• The ability 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.
• The Ability to work shifts on a rota basis, and work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
• Experience with people who require support and assistance with all aspects of personal care, daily living and social skills., We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

It is determined that the successful post holder must be female. This is a protected characteristic under the occupational requirement of the post in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• staff discount schemes