Care and Support Worker
Closing date: 12/10/2025
Reference: REQ106269
35 hours / Permanent
26, ,694 *
Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a Support Worker to join our Targeted Care and Enablement Services Team.
Job details
We would love to hear from you if you would like a career supporting individuals to regain their skills and independence following acute illness or injury. This is an interesting and varied role which involves activities of daily living such as personal care, mobility, meal preparation and medication etc in their own homes.
We require 1 support worker to work split shifts on 4 days on 4 days off rolling rota: the hours are 7-1 and 4-8 daily.
The service is Occupational Therapist led, setting client centered goals to regain as much independence as possible. The job is varied, and you will also be required to cover long-term bridging whilst waiting to source a package, further expanding your skills and knowledge.
The people you support have visits scheduled for specific times. Your workload is provided to you via an electronic call monitoring system, and you will be expected to manage your time effectively and keep to the prescribed schedule.
We provide uniform, work phone, laptop, pay travel allowance and ongoing training.
A Full driving license, car and ability to travel within the County is required.
All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) for Health and Social Care to complete the above within the first six months of employment so that registration as a Social Care Worker with Social Care Wales can be completed within the timeline which is mandatory.
To hold or achieve within a reasonable timescale: – Level 2 QCF in health and social care or equivalent.
You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Our offer to you
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, pension scheme with 14.6% employer contribution, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.
More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found here.
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:
* Porth Gofal Intake and Triage Team
* Targeted Intervention Services
* Fostering Services
* Residential and Day Care Services
* Housing Services
* Integrated Community Equipment Stores
* Emergency Duty Team
More information regarding our teams can be found here.
Aberaeron
Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.