Home Care/support Worker

4 days ago


Bridgend, United Kingdom Bridgend County Borough Council Full time

**Home Care Support Worker - Support at Home Service**

If you are a caring, compassionate individual who wants to provide incredible person-centred care, our Support At Home Service is waiting for you

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.

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 family or friends previously we want to hear from you; all we ask is that you have a passion to make positive changes to people’s lives.

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

A range of permanent and casual flexible contract hours to promote a life/work balance.

Competitive salary ranging from £12.59 - £16.78 per hour **(Bank Holiday rate £25.18)**

Mileage allowance for work related travel - 47p per mile

Generous annual leave entitlement

Enrolment into the excellent local government pension scheme

Fully funded and supported qualifications - QCF Level 2 and above Health and Social Care (if not already achieved) and paid Social Care Worker Registration

Comprehensive training programme with learning and development opportunities for career progression

Employee Assistance programme offering free access to employees 24 hours /7/ 365 days a year for counselling, advice and support specialists for a range of issues as well as health & wellbeing support.

Multiple staff reward schemes offering a range of discounts on-line or in the high street, nationwide and locally.

Access to the Car Benefit Scheme which offers a brand-new lease car, insurance, road tax, replacement tyres, MOT servicing and routine maintenance and breakdown cover for one monthly payment, as well as the Cycle to Work Scheme.

Free Welsh language lessons.

Mobile phone for work related calls and support.

**Your key responsibilities will include: -**

Providing person centred support tailored to individual needs, recognising strengths, capabilities and desired outcomes. Encouraging people to make informed choices recognising what matters to them in their lives.

Providing support to promote independence with aspects of daily living as identified in individuals care and support plans which may include diet/food preparation, assistance with medication and personal hygiene.

To work as part of a team alongside social workers, therapists, and health colleagues to meet identified outcomes.

Participating in supervision sessions and career development opportunities as agreed with your manager and actively engage in training in order to maintain your own professional development and registration with Social Care Wales and enhance competency within your role.

To be aware of your responsibilities safeguarding individuals at risk and report any concerns which may place the individual, you, or others at risk.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A full driving licence and access to own vehicle will be necessary for the successful applicant.

Weekend Working is a requirement of this post.

Closing Date: 24 April 2024

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Job Description & Person Specification

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**Job details**:
Job reference
- 16239

Date posted
- 04/04/2024

Application closing date
- 24/04/2024

Location
- Bridgend County Borough Council

Salary
- £12.59 per hour in the week £16.78 per hour on the weekend

Contractual hours
- Blank

Basis
- Blank

Job category/type
- Social Care - Adults/Children

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