Care & Support Worker

Ceredigion County Council Targeted care & Enablement Team are recruiting. We would love to hear from you if you would like a career supporting individuals to regain their skills and independence following acute illness or injury.

This is an interesting and varied role that involves activities of daily living such as personal care, mobility, meal preparation, medication and more in the client’s own homes.

We require five support workers to work split shifts on a 4 days on / 4 days off rolling rota. The hours are 7-1 & 4-8 daily.

The service is Occupational Therapist‑led, setting client‑centred goals to regain as much independence as possible. The job is varied, and you will also be required to cover long-term bridging while waiting to source a package, further expanding your skills and knowledge.

The people you support have visits scheduled for specific times. Your workload is provided via an electronic call‑monitoring system, and you will be expected to manage your time effectively and keep to the prescribed schedule.

• Level 2 QCF in health and social care or equivalent.
• Level 3 QCF in health and social care or equivalent.
• Welsh language level – verbal.
• Basic level of conversational Welsh (Level3). Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
• A full driving licence, car and ability to travel within the County.
• All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) for Health and Social Care to be completed within the first six months of employment, so that registration as a Social Care Worker with Social Care Wales can be achieved within the mandatory timeline.

• Uniform, work phone, laptop, pay‑travel allowance and ongoing training.
• Generous Annual Leave:
  Starting at 27 days plus 8 public holidays, increasing to a maximum of 34 days plus 8 public holidays within 10 years of local government service.
• Local Government Pension (with 14.6% employer contribution!) with options for additional contributions.
• Range of additional paid and unpaid leave options: from carer leave to paid leave to attend appointments.
• Vivup Benefits Scheme:
  Access a range of perks, including discounts on shopping, gym memberships, car leasing, cycle‑to‑work scheme, health and wellbeing support, and financial advice and more.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults  part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require an Enhanced DBS check to assess the suitability of candidates. 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, taking 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.