Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Day Services Assistant
30 hours per week
Dan Y Mynydd Day Centre, Bronwydd Avenue, Porth, CF39 9AQ
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at our new day service which is based in the newly built Dan Y Mynydd Extracare complex in Porth. The scheme provides daytime opportunities for people to live active and independent lives.
Dan Y Mynydd provides support to individuals who continue to live in their own homes. It provides a service to individuals who are elderly and frail. The aim is to enable people to remain at home for as long as possible by providing stimulation, emotional support and social interaction.
A dedicated staff team provide a range of activities which are based on an individual’s needs and preferences.
The service focuses on providing a high standard of service to individuals using the centre and ensuring that services are outcome focused. The staff will contribute to providing a range of opportunities in order to enhance the independence of individuals attending.
Experience of working within a formal care setting or as an informal carer would be an advantage though is not essential.
The successful candidate will provide support to individuals attending the centre. They will be expected to complete reviews and undertake a key worker role.
Applicants will be required to achieve a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification within the first two years of employment if they do not already possess this qualification.
The successful candidate will require an Enhanced Adult DBS check, including Barred List at 3 yearly intervals.
Further information can be obtained from Stephen Gray – Day Services Manager on 07385 034141.
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
