About the role

Ceredigion County Council Targeted care & Enablement Team are recruiting.  We would love to hear from you if you would like a career supporting individuals to regain their skills and independence following acute illness or injury. This is an interesting and varied role which involves activities of daily living such as personal care, mobility, meal preparation and medication etc in their own homes.

We require 5 support workers to work split shifts on 4 days on 4 days off rolling rota The hours are 7-1 & 4-8 daily.

The service is Occupational Therapists led setting client centered goals to regain as much independence as possible. The job is varied, and you will also be required to cover long-term bridging whilst waiting to source a package, further expanding your skills and knowledge.

The people you support have visits scheduled for specific times. Your workload is provided to you via an electronic call monitoring system, and you will be expected to manage your time effectively and keep to the prescribed schedule.

We provide uniform, work phone, laptop, pay travel allowance and ongoing training.

A full driving license, car and ability to travel within the County is required.

All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) for Health and Social Care to complete the above within the first six months of employment so that registration as a Social Care Worker with Social Care Wales can be completed within the timeline which is mandatory.

To hold or achieve within a reasonable timescale: – Level 2 QCF in health and social care or equivalent

Welsh language level – verbal

Level 3 – You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Our offer to you

In exchange for your skills and interest, we will offer in return a range of employee benefits, including:

• Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days plus 8 public holidays, increasing with your length of service to a maximum of 34 days plus 8 public holidays within 10 years of local government service.
• Local Government Pension (with 14.6% employer contribution!) with options for additional contributions
• Range of additional paid and unpaid leave options: From carer leave to paid leave to attend appointments – we have a range of additional leave options available to you
• Vivup Benefits Scheme: Access a range of perks, including discounts on shopping, gym memberships, car leasing, cycle to work scheme, health and wellbeing support, and financial advice and more.

Submitting an application

We’ve simplified our online application form to make it easier for you to apply. If however you require support to complete it, then please do not hesitate to contact humanresources@ceredigion.gov.uk.

Additional Information

Job Description and Person Specification

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dawn James on 01545 574092.

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.