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Care and Support Worker Level 3 x 2 – Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home
Have you considered working in Adult Residential Care? We are looking to grow our team and we need you now!
Are you an experienced carer or are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard‑working, friendly and supportive team at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home and see the genuine difference you can make.
We are currently recruiting 2 Level 3 Care and Support Worker to join Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home, Aberystwyth on a permanent basis.
About the role
No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. As a general guide, your day‑to‑day duties may include:
* Ensuring that service delivery remains fully compliant with the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and associated regulations;
* Be the responsible officer in the absence of the Manager/Deputy Manager;
* Administering prescribed medication including controlled drugs to service user’s and assist in the management of an effective system for the safe control and administration of medication in accordance with regional and internal policy and procedure;
* Providing total care to clients according to daily routine as outlined in care plans;
* Providing emotional support and reassurance to clients, particularly when they need to adjust to change and/or family crisis; escorting clients out of the establishment, e.g. leisure trips; completing daily records; undertaking cleaning, laundry and dining room service.
Previous experience of working in a care home is essential along with kindness, patience, respect and resilience.
Our offer to you
* Up to 34 days annual leave;
* Health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support;
* Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay;
* Access to the Vivup lifestyle discounts and savings scheme;
* Learning and development opportunities to support career progression;
* Salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme.
For more information about our employee benefits please click here.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.
Submitting an application
We have made it easier for you to apply by simplifying our application form. Submitting an application has never been easier!
This role includes weekend working as part of a normal working week or rota. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following pay:
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:
Integrated Triage and Assessment Services
* Intake and Integrated Operations Team
* Integrated Assessment Team
* Emergency Duty Team
Targeted and Short‑term Services
* Direct Payments Support Service
* Centre for Independent Living (CILC) Logistics and Operations Team
* Targeted & Enablement Integrated Care
* Technology Enabled Care & Sensory Services
* Occupational Therapy
Direct Services
* Day Care Services Team
* Residential Care Teams
More information regarding our teams can be found here.
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