Care Worker (Days)
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,380 - £26,237 (Grade D) inclusive of 8% Pro- |
| Location: | Llys y Bryn |
| Region: | Llanelli |
| Job Type: | Temporary - Part Time |
| Vacancy Group: | Communities |
| Category: | Health & Social Care |
| Closing Date: | 11/24/2023 |
| Date Posted: | 11/15/2023 |
| Reference: | 3/010016 |
Description
Temporary post to cover maternity leave.
30 hours per week.
We are seeking an experienced care worker to join the team at Ty Pili Pala, candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or 3 and will be required to undertake regular ad hoc, acting up on a rota basis, an appropriate enhanced rate will apply for ad hoc hours.
The individual will work as part of a team to provide high quality care within the reablement unit. The aim of the unit is to work with service users to regain, strengthen and/ or learn new ways of completing daily living tasks which will enable them to achieve their goals to return home and live as independently as possible, following an injury or period of illness.
Being a Care worker is a rewarding role and we are seeking individuals who are motivated, passionate, have a positive attitude and want to make a difference to the lives of the people we support.
Responsibilities will also include (but not restricted to):
• Personal Care Duties
• Moving and Handling, using equipment where required
• Meal Preparation
• Assistance with medication (as per the Authority’s Medication Policy)
• Taking direction from visiting professionals (Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, GP, District Nurse etc)
Benefits of working for Carmarthenshire County Council: Paid annual leave, Local Authority Pension Scheme, Occupational Health Service, Cycle to Work Scheme, guaranteed contracted hours, regular working pattern, full uniform and PPE supplied, paid full induction and training package with an excellent career progression pathway.
All care staff will be expected to work towards a QCF Level 2 for registration purposes.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this post.
You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
For an informal discussion please contact Jessica Owens on 01554 758132 / JJowens@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
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| Contacts | |
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| Contact 1 | |
| Contact Name: | Jessica Owens |
| Telephone: | 01554 758132 |
| Email Address: | JJowens@carmarthenshire.gov.uk |