Support Worker (Through Age) Level 3 – Mental Wellbeing

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Wales is seeking a Support Worker to assist individuals with complex mental wellbeing needs. The successful candidate will support care plans, promoting independence while working within a friendly and supportive team. This role is essential in enhancing the lives of service users, ensuring they receive the assistance they need to manage their daily living.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience related to mental health and social work care plans.
• Ability to manage complex needs with a focus on independence.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement individual social work care plans.
• Help individuals with complex mental wellbeing needs achieve independence.
• Work as part of a team in a supportive environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in social care

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Support Worker (Through Age) Level 3 – Mental Wellbeing

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

Are you interested in working with complex mental wellbeing needs?

Do you want the opportunity to help individuals and their families access support, promoting independent living?

Would you like to help individuals to manage their daily lives better?

Are you energetic and eager to have a career in supporting individuals and their families with complex needs?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for an individual who would support and implement social work care plans for individuals with complex mental wellbeing needs, address their issues, reduce risks, and help them achieve independence.

You would be part of a team making these things happen and would be closely supported and supervised in your work.

The work takes place across Ceredigion and offers a highly practical role within our friendly and supportive team.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, considering the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the role's responsibilities. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions about this process, please contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Porth Cynnal – Specialist Through Age Services

Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning, and review for those in need of longer-term or complex care and support, including quality assurance checks, court, and statutory interventions.

The service consists of the following teams:

• Planned Care: Adults and Children’s Care and Support and Statutory Interventions Teams
• Extended Support: Adult and Children’s Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team
• Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team, and IFSS/Edge of Care Team
• Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team
• Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children’s Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team

Penmorfa is our most central office, where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

Aberaeron is a picturesque harbour town and one of Ceredigion's most loved holiday destinations, with fashionable places to stay and eat.