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

Support Worker Level 3 – Mental Wellbeing

Closing date: 12/11/2024

Reference: REQ105699

37 hours / Fixed-Term

27,711 - 29,572 *

Penmorfa, Aberaeron

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

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 implement social work care plans for individuals with complex mental wellbeing needs, address their issues, reduce risks and successfully 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 is an opportunity to undertake a highly practical role within our friendly and supportive team.

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

  • Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
  • Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

Job Description and Person Specification

Get in touch

For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Simon Thomas on Simon.Thomas@ceredigion.gov.uk

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.

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
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