Home Care/Support Worker

Bridgend County Borough Council are looking for caring, compassionate people who want to join our incredible ‘support at home team’ and help us deliver a person-centred approach to care We provide a range of care and support services, and you will play a vital role helping people to live as independently as possible in their own homes in our communities. We would love to hear from you, whatever hours you are able to work and can offer contracts flexibly to meet your needs. 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. Your key responsibilities will include: -

• 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

If you’d like to help us make a difference this is what we can offer you: -

• Permanent and casual posts with a range of flexible contract hours
• £11.59 per hour weekdays
• £15.45 per hour weekends
• £23.18 per hour Bank Holidays
• Mileage allowance for work related travel - 50p per mile
• Paid DBS
• Paid Social Care Worker Registration
• Comprehensive training programme with learning and development opportunities for career progression
• 25 x days annual leave increasing after 5yrs service and Bank Holidays
• Access to Local Government pension scheme
• Fully funded and supported qualification - QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care (if not already achieved).
• Employee Assistance programme with access to counselling and support
• Staff reward scheme offering a range of discounts on-line or in the high street nationwide and locally.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and mobile phone for work related calls and support

To learn more about the job role view a short video here or please contact Angela Davies or Claire James Operational Managers on 01656 815010 / 642748 for more information.

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Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant. Closing Date: 17 May 2023

Job details Job reference 14970 Date posted 27/04/2023 Application closing date 17/05/2023 Location Bridgend County Borough Salary £11.59 per hour weekdays £15.45 per hour weekends £23.18 per hour Bank Holidays Contractual hours Blank Basis Blank Job category/type Vacancy (Non Schools) Blank