Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
( Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Elliw Haf Thomas on 07767498644 or ElliwHafThomas@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
Interview date to be confirmed.
Application forms and further details available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru
CLOSING DATE: 10:00 AM, 23/02/2026
The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.
Recruitment Pack Adults, Health and Well-being Department.pdf
Person Specification
Personal attributes Essential Being positive and passionate
Non judgemental
Able to listen and respect the ideas of others, although you may not agree
Able to use your imagination to connect emotionally with others
Appreciate the ability of the individual
Be able to make the most of the time you have to connect positively with the individuals who use the service.
Able to appreciate and respect skills and the personalities of others
Able to identify and support individuals to develop different skills
Able to be flexible
Show a friendly professional attitude
Be punctual, unless in exceptional circumstances
Ability to undertake designated work unsupervised
Desirable -
Qualifications and relevant training Essential QCF/NVQ level 2 care or a commitment to gain qualification with a specific time
Desirable -
Relevant experience Essential Experience of having worked/supported individuals to live their lives as they want to live.
Experience of supporting individuals living with Dementia
Desirable Experience of working within a professional team
Skills and specialist knowledge Essential A conscientious, creative, emotional, level headed person when dealing with individuals
Sensitive to others feelings
Show initiative
The ability to create a good relationship with other members of staff and individuals
Good communication and recording skills, being respectful and honest
Knowledge and skills to support them in activities of daily living such as cooking, cleaning baking.
Desirable -
Language requirements Listening and Speaking - Foundation Able to maintain a simple conversation through the medium of Welsh and English in the everyday context of the post, using specific vocabulary that arises regularly, in order to present information.Able to present simple information through the medium of Welsh and English that hasn't been prepared beforehand and respond to questions.
Reading and Understanding - Foundation Read and understand simple messages and information leaflets associated with the post through the medium of Welsh and English, and understand short and simple reports on familiar subjects.
Writing - Foundation Able to complete simple forms and compose a letter or short e-mail through the medium of Welsh and English by using a number of familiar phrases in order to convey a simple message.
Job Description
Purpose of the post • Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do.
• Promote the person Centred care ethos through standards of professional practice that meets the physical emotional social intellectual and spiritual needs of individuals who use the service
• Support people to make decisions that have an impact on their lives, involving the individuals and families
• Develop and adhere to a personal care plan that is created in partnership with the individual to promote and encourage them to live their lives as fully as possible by making use of any resources and activities which are available in the community.
• Support the individual to live their lives as they want to live it.
Responsibility for functions • Use appropriately any tools and equipment required to fulfil your duties
• Notify your Line Manager and / or the person responsible for the equipment as soon as possible of any defect therein, or the lack of services (water, electricity, gas etc.)
• Ensure appropriate management of service users property e.g. medication and cash if applicable.
Main duties • Promote independence , self -sufficiency , well-being, choice and control by assisting individuals to understand their situation better and help them to develop coping strategies .
• Respect individuals rights, beliefs and choices .
• Support individuals in their wish to stay in their own home within their own communities as long as this is safe and that they maintain their Health , welfare and quality of life.
• Focus on supporting through person centred methods, keeping within the policies and procedures of Gwynedd council and the service.
• To respect the dignity and independence of individuals
• It will be necessary to promote the rights of the individual by identifying, measuring and reducing the element of risk.
• Assist with personal care in identified cases (on a short term basis) if needed.
• The post holder is required to work independently.
• To identify, support the individual to develop their skills and ability, and encourage t the individuals to be actively involved within their community
• The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with the Community Connector to identify social opportunities for the individual.
• To be enthusiastic with inspiration to empower individuals
• To be sensitive to the need to respect the rights, beliefs and preferences of the individual at all times.
• To promote open honest and positive communication at all levels
• Promote confidentiality at all times
• Identify any changes taking appropriate action
• Attend and contribute to planned reviews
• To record information correctly respectfully and with dignity in the language of the individual in documents and files on a daily basis.
• Offer timely support to individuals and their families to try and avoid unnecessary or premature admissions to hospital /residential homes and to avoid carer breakdown.
• To comply fully with Gwynedd Council's Medication Code of practice
• To commit to follow a training programme in accordance with the National Requirements, and accept responsibility for your professional development
• To register with social Care Wales and adhere to the professional code of practice.
• To attend meetings as directed by Line Manager
• To attend Supervision and Evaluation sessions.
• To have knowledge and implement policies, procedures and guidelines on good practice. ..
• Possess a valid driving license and use of vehicle and comply with Gwynedd Council Travelling polic
• Responsibility for self-development.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules in the workplace in accordance with the responsibilities noted in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
• Operate within the Council's policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.
• Responsible for managing information in accordance with the Council's information management guidelines. Ensure that personal information is treated in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
• Commitment to reducing the Council's carbon emissions in accordance with the Carbon Management Plan, and to encourage others to act positively towards reducing the Council's Carbon Footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable duty which corresponds to the salary level and responsibility level of the job.
• Responsibility to report any concern or suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused.
Special circumstances • Will need to go through the Disclosure and Exemption Service process
• Need to work unsociable hours over seven days on a rota basis. This can involve bank holiday and weekends as necessary.
• Dealing with individuals' personal funds in accordance with a care plan or Gwynedd Council's financial transactions guidelines if necessary
• At times there may be a need for the post holder to undertake sleep-in duties
• Carry out duties delegated to you by your line manager
How to apply
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