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Residential care officer

Bridgend
Permanent
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Care officer
Posted: 18 June
The role

The role

will also involve:
  • Liaising with families and health professionals
  • Attending multi-disciplinary (MDT) meetings
  • Reviewing documentation, including quarterly reviews, to ensure care plans remain accurate and effective
  • Our service operates seven days a week, offering a programme of activities and therapies in conjunction with health professionals where appropriate. These are tailored to each individual’s level of need and are designed to:

  • Maintain and improve health and wellbeing
  • Promote independence and personal development
  • Provide valuable respite for families
  • We are committed to supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives, build meaningful relationships, and actively participate in their communities, encouraging natural support networks wherever possible.

    We also pride ourselves on having a supportive, team-focused working environment, where staff feel valued, listened to, and encouraged to develop within their roles.

    Essential / Desirable Criteria:

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to achieve within two years of commencement)
  • Ability to use IT systems to maintain accurate records (essential)
  • Registration with Social Care Wales (or willingness to apply immediately upon starting)
  • Experience of working with individuals with complex needs (desirable)
  • A caring, flexible and person-centred approach
  • If you feel you have the skills, experience, and commitment to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

    DBS requirements: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure (Adult barred list).

    Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

    The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

    Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required.

    Additional Information:

    Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

    We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

    At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

    We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

    We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

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