Social Care Worker

Job description

We are recruiting Social Care Workers at Caerphilly County Borough Council
Working hours and Contract: 8 x Permanent - 30 hours
1 x Permanent - 22.5 hours
3 x Relief, Casual - 0 hours

Location: Various Locations Throughout the County Borough
Team: Adult Accomodation

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £14.35 - £15.06 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in someone's life?

We are looking for caring and committed Social Care Workers to support individuals with learning disabilities to live independently, achieve their goals, and take part in their local community.

This rewarding role involves providing person-centered support and promoting choice, dignity, and independence. A driving licence is essential, as you will be required to support individuals using their own vehicle to access activities, appointments, and social opportunities.

If you are compassionate, reliable, and committed to empowering others, we would love to hear from you.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• The ability to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
• An understanding of the principles that underpin a quality care environment i.e. Privacy, dignity, respect, choice, independence and rights.
• The Ability to work shifts on a rota basis, and work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
• Experience with people who require support and assistance with all aspects of personal care, daily living and social skills.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Linda Birt on 07808251575 or email [email protected]

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

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact [email protected] for further information.

Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Appointment to this post is subject to the successful candidate holding and maintaining registration with Social Care Wales as a Social Care Worker in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements.

It is determined that the successful post holder must be female. This is a protected characteristic under the occupational requirement of the post in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.