About the role
Successful candidates will work 35 hours per week, on a split shift pattern between 7am and 10pm, on a 4 on, 4 off, rolling rota pattern. Enhanced pay will be provided for any work undertaken on weekends after 9pm or on bank holidays. Applications to work 21 hours per week will also be considered for anybody preferring reduced hours.
As a Care & Support Worker, your key tasks will be to provide support and encouragement to clients in regaining skills or using equipment to aid:
1. Bathing/Personal care
2. Dressing and undressing
3. Mobility and transfers
4. Kitchen skills
5. Exercise programmes for rehabilitation and development under the instruction of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist if required
6. Medication
This is a fantastic opportunity for a supportive individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.
Our offer to you
In exchange for your skills and interest, we will offer in return a range of employee benefits, including:
7. From 27 up to 34 days annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays) pro rata basis
8. generous Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution rate currently set at 15.8%)
9. Enhanced pay for family and sickness leave (length of service applies)
10. Salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Car Leasing
11. Learning and development opportunities
12. Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to our local leisure centres
13. Shopping Discount Card (Vectis)
Submitting an application
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Additional Information
Additional details regarding the role and person specification can be found via the following link:
Job Description and Person Specification
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dawn James on .
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Porth Gofal – Targeted Intervention Services
We are at the core of Ceredigion’s through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include:
14. Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team
15. Targeted Intervention Services
16. Fostering Services
17. Residential and Day Care Services
18. Housing Services
19. Integrated Community Equipment Stores
20. Emergency Duty Team