Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship. Independence at Home Senior Care and Support Worker Job reference: AHSS00381D3AGE Location: North Denbighshire (Rhyl and surrounding areas) Salary: Grade 7, £34,434 - £36,363 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and experienced Senior Care & Support Worker to join our Independence at Home Team in North Denbighshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable adults to live independently in their own home while providing leadership and guidance to a committed team of Care & Support Workers. In this role, you will hold operational responsibility for the Lead Care & Support Worker at Hafan Deg Day Centre including providing regular supervision, planning and coordinating meaningful activity programmes and overseeing referrals, assessments and risk management. You will also play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people in their own homes, ensuring services are safe, responsive and aligned with what matters most to citizens. Working directly with individuals, you will: - Build strong relationships to understand personal goals and strengths - Design and support effective care or reablement plans - Promote independence, wellbeing, choice and dignity at all times This post includes participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota, typically one week in every six, providing telephone support to staff. We are seeking someone with experience of supporting vulnerable adults, ideally within a community setting, who is confident in leading and motivating staff. Strong communication, organisational and IT skills are essential, along with a commitment to person-centred practice, safeguarding and high-quality care. You will need a recognised Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent) and be eligible to register with Social Care Wales upon appointment. In return, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values its staff and the difference they make. You will benefit from a secure local authority role, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day within your local community. Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and registration with Social Care Wales. If you have a genuine desire to help others and would like a rewarding career with Denbighshire County Council, contact contact Julie Bamber, Team Manager for an informal discussion on 01824 708366. What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work? We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (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 How to Apply? To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification: www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About 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. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .