We pride ourselves on the quality of our interventions and provide ongoing support to enable you to achieve this through the provision of a robust induction, protected time, regular supervision and our quality assurance framework. Cardiff Adult Services offer a wide and extensive training program which is regularly updated.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of adults and expect our staff to share this commitment.
About the jobWe are looking to recruit a Grade 5 Support Worker under a permanent contract in a supported living setting.
We work creatively using a strength-based model and evidence based practices to achieve the best outcomes for our adults and their families.
This role will involve working with individuals with a learning disability, to support them achieve positive outcomes in their lives. CSL (Cardiff Supported Living) is part of a wider Integrated Team, and the work involves collaboration and partnership working with colleagues across health, social care and third-party organisations who share the aim of ensuring adults promote their independence and maintain their wellbeing.
We are a regulated service, and we would expect you to meet the criteria to enable to register with Social Care Wales.
You will work with adults and their families to follow care and support plans that will enable them to achieve their personal outcomes and what matters to them. You will receive regular supervision from a Grade 6 Senior Support Worker within your team. As a valued staff member of Cardiff Council Adult Services you will have access to training opportunities to ensure your continued professional development.
What We Are Looking For From YouWe are keen to recruit staff with a passion for our service area. We are looking for people who are committed to putting adults at the heart of the work that we do and who want to work in a fast paced, dynamic and diverse area of work.
• You will be willing to undertake training to enhance skills and knowledge to provide quality person centred support.
• You will be committed to training, peer support sessions and supervision.
• You will be willing to work flexibly and support people positively within every aspect of their daily life.
• You will want to work in the capital city of Wales in Services where we support each other and work in partnership with our colleagues in Health.
• The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional informationThese posts are for 33 hours per week.
These posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service checks and are suitable for job sharing arrangements.
If you would like to discuss the above vacancies further then please contact Joanne Hutton, Strategic Lead & QA Manager (joanne.hutton2@cardiff.gov.uk) or Adelle Smith, Registered Manager on tel no: 029 2087 1678.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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• Application Guidance
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