Are you an experienced carer or are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team at Yr Hafod Residential Care Home and see the genuine difference you can make!
We are currently recruiting an Assistant Manager to join our team at Yr Hafod Residential home, Cardigan, on a permanent basis.
About the roleNo 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
- Provide management cover 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 candidatePrevious experience of working in a care home is essential along with kindness, patience, respect and resilience.
Our offer to youThe 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
- enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 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
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a caringandcompassionate individualtojoina friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.
Job Description and Person SpecificationSubmitting an applicationWe 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.ukFor further information please contact Kelly-Marie Allan: 01239 612651 or
Kelly-Marie.Allan@ceredigion.gov.ukNote: 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 Gofal - Targeted Intervention Services
We are at the core of Ceredigion's through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include:
- Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team
- Targeted Intervention Services
- Fostering Services
- Residential and Day Care Services
- Housing Services
- Integrated Community Equipment Stores
- Emergency Duty Team
More information regarding our teams can be found
here.
Cardigan Cardigan is the historic gateway into Ceredigion from the south west.
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