We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Senior Care & Support Worker to join our Independence at Home Team in North Denbighshire. This rewarding role focuses on helping vulnerable adults live independently in their own homes while leading and supporting a team of Care & Support Workers. You will play a vital part in shaping high-quality, person-centred support across the community.
In this role you will work closely with citizens to understand what matters to them, enabling you to design effective support or reablement plans that promote independence, wellbeing and choice.
Key responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to a team of Care & Support Workers, and contribute to recruitment, induction and ongoing quality assurance.
* Carry out risk assessments, ensure safe practice and coordinate support using digital systems such as PARIS and iTrent.
* Collaborate with internal teams and partner services to ensure continuity and consistency of care.
Candidate profile
* Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally in a community setting, and confidence in leading and motivating staff.
* Strong communication, organisational and IT skills.
* Commitment to person-centred practice, safeguarding and high-quality care.
* Recognised Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent) and eligibility to register with Social Care Wales upon appointment.
Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and registration with Social Care Wales.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details, please refer to the Disability Confident guidelines.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising to 32 days with length of service (pro rata)
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
* Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
* Family friendly policies
If you have a genuine desire to help others and would like a rewarding career with Denbighshire County Council, contact Julie Bamber, Team Manager, for an informal discussion on 01824 708366.
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