As and when required
Bridgend County Borough Council are looking for caring, compassionate people who want to join our incredible provider services teams and help us deliver a person-centred, enabling approach to care and support.
We provide a range of care and support services which include:-
Supported Living, Short Breaks and Emergency Accommodation for people with Learning Disabilities and / or mental health difficulties
Residential Care for Olders Persons and people with Dementia
Support at Home - community based for which an allowance will be paid for travel between calls
Extracare Accommodation Services which provide support to people over the age of 60yrs
This role offers you flexibility, a choice of hours you wish to commit to, and the opportunity to gain experience working in the field of social care.
Experience is welcome, but not needed; we believe it is who you are as a person and the difference you can make that is important. Whether you are new to the role or have supported people previously we want to hear from you; all we ask is that you have a passion to make positive changes to people's lives.
Bridgend's commitment to you:-
An induction programme that will give you the confidence to undertake your role.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Travel allowance of 47p per mile (specific to Support at Home services)
Availability of a range of shifts / hours to suit your circumstances
Annual leave entitlement.
Access to staff reward schemes which include discounts on travel, shopping, days out motoring and much more.
Occupational health and wellbeing support.
Responsibilities:-
Providing person centred support tailored to individual needs; promoting and enabling independence and encouraging people to make informed choices.
Providing support with aspects of daily living identified in individuals care and support plans which may include diet/food preparation, personal hygiene, dressing and personal appearance.
To work as part of a team alongside social workers, health related therapists and generic services
Participating in supervision sessions and career development opportunities as agreed with your manager and actively engage in any training in order to maintain your own professional development and registration with Social Care Wales and enhance competency within your role.
To fully understand and observe all matters concerning individuals and staff ensuring that confidentiality and codes of conduct are adhered to at all times.
To be aware of your responsibilities safeguarding people at risk and report any concerns which may place the individual, you, or others at risk
The ability to work flexibly, including some weekends and bank holidays
Taking an active role and contribute to the development of person centred plans including positive risk assessments and associated guidelines / guidance where required.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.
Night Duties, Sleeping In, Weekend Working are a requirement of this post.
Closing Date: 9 June 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council
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