About the role

Have you considered working in Adult Residential Care? We are looking to grow our team and we need you now! We are currently recruiting an Assistant manager to join our team at Hafan Deg Residential Care Home, Lampeter, on a permanent basis.  

Are you an experienced carer or are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team and see the genuine difference you can make!

About the role 

No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. As a general guide, your day-to-day duties may include: 

• ensuring that service delivery remains fully compliant with the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and associated regulations
• be the responsible officer in the absence of the Registered manager
• administering prescribed medication including controlled drugs to service user’s and assist in the management of an effective system for the safe control and administration of medication in accordance with regional and internal policy and procedure when needed
• ensuring documentation is completed at a high standard on a daily basis 
• assist with competency checks and ensuring all training is up to date
• providing emotional support and reassurance to clients, particularly when they need to adjust to change/and or family crisis

Our ideal candidate 

Previous experience of working in a care home is essential along with kindness, patience, respect and resilience. 

Our offer to you 

The contribution our employees make to the health, safety and wellbeing of our care home residents is priceless. We therefore want to ensure that our Care and Support Workers find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible.  

With that in mind we offer our employees a range of employee benefits, including: 

• up to 34 days annual leave  
• health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support 
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• great support for parents including additional maternity, adoption and paternity pay, and extensive flexible working practices
• Vectis discount card/ for savings on big name brands and with registered local businesses 
• learning and development opportunities to support career progression 
• salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme 

For more information about our employee benefits please/ click here. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring/ and/ compassionate individual/ to/ join/ a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference. 

Submitting an application 

We have made it easier for you to apply by simplifying our application form. Submitting an application has never been easier!

Should you require support to complete your application please do not hesitate to contact 01970 633949 or email: humanresources@ceredigion.gov.uk

For further information please contact: Matthew Parry at Matthew.Parry@ceredigion.gov.uk

Job Description and Person Specification

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 for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. 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 regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.