Are you passionate about people’s right to maintain their independence? Do you have the skills to provide practical care and assistance to individuals in their home with activities such as personal hygiene, meal preparation, cultural and domestic needs?  Do you have access to a car with business use insurance? Then we would like to hear from you!

We are currently looking to recruit several Care & Support Workers to support clients across south Ceredigion (Llandysul/Cardigan). Whilst previous care experience would be an advantage, it is not essential as full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are the type of person who will ensure the comfort, dignity and self-respect of our clients.

About the Care & Support Worker role

Successful candidates will work 35 hours per week, on a split shift pattern between 7am and 10pm, on a 4 on, 4 off, rolling rota pattern. Enhanced pay will be provided for any work undertaken on weekends after 9pm or on bank holidays. Applications to work 21 hours per week will also be considered for anybody preferring reduced hours.

As a Care & Support Worker, your key tasks will be to provide support and encouragement to clients in regaining skills or using equipment to aid:

• bathing/Personal care
• dressing and undressing
• mobility and transfers
• kitchen skills
• exercise programmes for rehabilitation and development under the instruction of a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist if required
• medication

This is a fantastic opportunity for a supportive individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference. 

Our offer to you

In exchange for your skills and interest, we will offer in return a range of employee benefits, including:

• from 27 up to 34 days annual leave days per year (plus 8 public holidays) pro rata basis
• generous Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution rate currently set at 15.8%)
• enhanced pay for family and sickness leave (length of service applies)
• salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Car Leasing
• learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted memberships to our local leisure centres
• shopping Discount Card (Vectis)

Submitting an application

We’ve simplified our online application form to make it easier for you to apply. If however you require support to complete it, then please do not hesitate to contact humanresources@ceredigion.gov.uk

Additional Information

Additional details regarding the role and person specification can be found via the following link:

Job Description and Person Specification

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Dawn James on 01545 574092.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.