About the Position
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Home Care Domiciliary Service as a Home Care Worker. You will play a vital role in supporting individuals living with complex health needs, helping them lead full and meaningful lives. This position involves delivering high-quality care in line with CIW Standards and Regulations, promoting independence, dignity, and choice.
Principal Responsibilities
• Provide person-centred care and support to service users, respecting privacy, dignity, and rights.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, nutrition, medication administration, and mobility support.
• Promote independence and positive well-being for individuals with complex needs.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered and contribute to assessments and reports.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals and family members to deliver holistic care.
• Adhere to Council policies, safeguarding principles, and data protection requirements.
• Participate in mandatory training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
Essential Requirements
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Care or willingness to undertake qualification.
• Registration (or willingness to register) with Social Care Wales.
• Understanding of core care values: privacy, dignity, rights, and choice.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Flexible approach to duties and ability to work in challenging situations.
Desirable
• Experience in a social or health care setting.
• Knowledge of CIW Standards and Regulations.
• Manual Handling Passport.
Additional Information
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
• Welsh language skills Level 0 required (training available).
This position requires a Professional Registration, please refer to the Person Specification for further details.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive
pre-employment screening process will be undertaken which will include an Enhanced Disclosure with Adult Barred List.
Access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement of the role.
For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council's Pay Policy.
About us
At Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, we are committed to delivering high-quality services that make a real difference to our community. We value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, and offer excellent training, flexible working, and wellbeing support. Join us and help shape a caring, vibrant future for Blaenau Gwent.
For further information please click here. www.blaenau-
Want to ask us a question?
For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Donna Mahoney.
Closing Date: 3rd March At 12:00 midnight
Interview Date: TBC