Experience is welcome, but not needed; we believe it is who you are as a person and the difference you can make that is important. Whether you are new to the role or have supported family or friends previously we want to hear from you; all we ask is that you have a passion to make positive changes to people's lives.
Your key responsibilities will include: -
- Providing person centred support tailored to individual needs, recognising strengths, capabilities and desired outcomes. Encouraging people to make informed choices recognising what matters to them in their lives.
- Providing support to promote independence with aspects of daily living as identified in individuals care and support plans which may include diet/food preparation, assistance with medication and personal hygiene.
- To work as part of a team alongside social workers, therapists, and health colleagues to meet identified outcomes.
- Participating in supervision sessions and career development opportunities as agreed with your manager and actively engage in training in order to maintain your own professional development and registration with Social Care Wales and enhance competency within your role.
- To be aware of your responsibilities safeguarding individuals at risk and report any concerns which may place the individual, you, or others at risk.
We are looking for someone with: -
- Sound, person centred values and principles.
- The ability to be respectful and make a positive contribution to people's lives.
- Active listening and communication skills
If you'd like to help us make a difference this is what we can offer you: -
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Enrolment into the excellent local government pension scheme
- Fully funded and supported qualifications - QCF Level 2 and above Health and Social Care (if not already achieved) and paid Social Care Worker Registration
- Comprehensive training programme with learning and development opportunities for career progression
- Employee Assistance programme offering free access to employees 24 hours /7 / 365days a year for counselling, advice and support specialists for a range of issues as well as health & wellbeing support.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Weekend Working, Standby Duties and is a requirement of this post.
Closing Date: 01 April 2026
Shortlisting Date: 07 April 2026
Interview Date: 14 April 2026
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