About the Care & Support Worker role Successful candidates will work 35 hours per week, on a split shift pattern between 7am and 10pm, on a 4 on, 4 off, rolling rota pattern. Enhanced pay will be provided for any work undertaken on weekends after 9pm or on bank holidays. Applications to work 21 hours per week will also be considered for anybody preferring reduced hours.
As a Care & Support Worker, your key tasks will be to provide support and encouragement to clients in regaining skills or using equipment to aid:
- bathing/Personal care
- dressing and undressing
- mobility and transfers
- kitchen skills
- exercise programmes for rehabilitation and development under the instruction of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist if required
- medication
This is a fantastic opportunity for a supportive individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.
Our offer to you In exchange for your skills and interest, we will offer in return a range of employee benefits, including:
- from 27 up to 34 days annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays) pro rata basis
- generous Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution rate currently set at 15.8%)
- enhanced pay for family and sickness leave (length of service applies)
- salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Car Leasing
- learning and development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to our local leisure centres
- shopping Discount Card (Vectis)
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 Additional details regarding the role and person specification can be found via the following link:
Job Description and Person SpecificationIf 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.
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.
