Residential Care Officer X 3 (closing date: 05/09/25)

Directorate/department: Social Services
Apply online now for post SS.2020-V1
Closing date: 11.45pm, 5 September 2025
Further information
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity within social care?
Ask yourself these questions?

• Can you communicate well with others?
• Have you had experience of supporting people with learning and physical disabilities?
• Can you support people to achieve their personal outcomes?
• Are you a warm, friendly, caring and a person with a can-do attitude?
• Do you like being with people?
• Do you feel a sense of achievement when you help others?
• Do you and enjoy making a difference to peoples' lives?
• Can you take direction from the manager?
• Have you had experience of managing a team?
• Can you lead with a strong and supportive approach?
• Are you a people person with the ability to support and nurture staff to meet a common aim?
• Can you work under pressure?
• Do you have a flexible and committed approach?
• Do you live in or near Killay?
• Are you a car owner /driver with a full driving licence?
• Do you have the relevant qualification QCF-5 or equivalent?
• Can you adhere to the council's policies and procedures?

An opportunity has arisen for an RCO - 28 hrs per week, to work as part of the staff team at Ty Cila, adult service provision -short break service.
We are looking to give the right person an opportunity to work with us.

• The service supports up to 12 individuals who come to stay for a short break.
• We support individuals with care and support needs, and help people to meet their personal outcomes, ensuring what matters to the person is always most important.
• We work closely with families and carers to ensure we understand each person and that each respite stay is a fun and enjoyable experience.

This is how we can help you do a great job and few things that may matter to you.

• You will be part of a dynamic team
• You will be supported to undertake the relevant training, to gain understanding, knowledge and skills to undertake the role.
• You will receive regular supervision, guidance, support and encouragement in the role.
• You will work 4 days per week on a rota basis -to be agreed with you, including morning, afternoons nightshifts, weekends and bank holiday shifts.
• Other benefits include an excellent rate of pay with pay enhancements.

Does this sound like something that would be good for you? if so it's time to apply online.

If you would like to discuss the role before you apply, please contact the Manager - Tracy Rees on - 01792-516360

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