Conwy County Borough Council / Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Conwy
Location
Conwy
All areas
Job details
Contract type
Permanent
Pay
£25989 - 26403 per year
Area of care
Social Care
Workplace
Home Care / Domiciliary Services
Job role
Home / Domicliary Care Support Worker
Job description
Work base: Canolfan Riviere
Conwy County Borough Council Disability team are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the day services team.
The new recruit will need to be aware of the issues that affect service users in a day service setting, e.g. rights and responsibilities, choice, confidentiality.
We are looking for someone who can assist service users to work towards independent achievements and continual attainment of skills and goals, including daily living skills.
Other duties include assisting service users who are unable to fully attend to their own personal needs, including - meal times and tea breaks.
The successful person will work with other staff to assess and prepare programs to meet the individual's needs and record and pass on information to the relevant people.
A willingness to work to one's own initiative, take responsibility and manage any challenges in an appropriate manner is essential.
This post is English essential and Welsh essential so applicants will need to demonstrate that they meet this criteria.
"Conwy is committed to safeguarding - qualifications and references will be verified."
Appointment to this post will be subject to 2 satisfactory references and a DBS checks.
Manager details for informal discussion: Rebecca Humphreys, Team Manager (Rebecca.humphreys@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 576653)
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.
Click here to discover the benefits of joining Team Conwy.
Learn more about our recruitment process by visiting our Recruitment Process Page
We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.
Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.
How to apply
View full job description and apply on the employers website