Day Centre Support Worker and Driver

We are looking to appoint a day centre support worker/driver on a permanent basis. Working on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and a Friday.

Your role involves driving individuals to and from the day centre. You will promote a range of activities, providing motivation and therapeutic and social stimulation for older people living with dementia or dementia related conditions.

Your role will also be to offer practical and emotional support to individuals with all aspects of daily living tasks such as personal care, and maintaining independence.

You will be expected to be a good communicator and will be involved in communicating with a variety of people from individuals, family's and friends as well as other care professionals such as GP's and Social workers.

You will be expected to work as part of a team to maintain and improve individual's wellbeing - reporting concerns to senior staff and managers.

Training will be given, and there is oppportunity to work additional hours.

The ideal candidates would be empathetic, and passionate about delivering excellent care and ensuring the safety of individuals.

The ability to communicate in English is essential and the ability to converse with individuals at ease in Welsh is essential.

You will be required to undertake a Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Manager details for informal discussion: Meinir Roberts, Manager (01492 577773 / Meinir.roberts@conwy.gov.uk)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

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