Care Assistant; Nights - Ty Dewi Sant

Overview

To provide personal, physical & emotional care in a residential setting for older people and for those living with dementia. Work in accordance with agreed policy and process and contribute to care planning, review, accurate recording of information & administration of medication.

Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Pay details (qualified to City & Guilds Level 2 (Core and Practice) or equivalent):
Grade 4 – £25,583 to £26,403 pro rata, £13.26 to £13.69/hr.
Unqualified/working toward Level 2:
Grade 3 – £25,185 pro rata, £13.05/hr.
Hourly rate enhancements are paid for unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays).

Times

• Monday – Friday:
  12 am – 6 am – Time & ⅓
  6 am – 10 pm – Plain time
  10 pm – 12 am – Time & ⅓
• Saturday:
  12 am – 6 am – Time & ¾
  6 am – 10 pm – Time & ½
  10 pm – 12 am – Time & ¾
• Sunday and bank holidays:
  12 am – 6 am – Time & ¼
  6 am – 10 pm – Time & ½
  10 pm – 12 am – Time & ⅓

Hours of Work
: 1 vacancy – 25 hours per week – 21:00 – 07:00. Weekly rotation:
Week 1 – Wednesday & Friday;
Week 2 – Monday, Wednesday & Saturday;
Week 3 – Tuesday & Sunday;
Week 4 – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday;
Week 5 – Wednesday & Saturday;
Week 6 – Thursday, Friday & Sunday.

Main place of work
:
Penarth.

You will need
:

• Experience of providing person‑centred personal care, support with acts of daily living and emotional support to vulnerable adults;
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Willingness to participate in training and work toward a professional vocational qualification.

DBS check required
:
Enhanced.

For further information, contact
:
Clare O'Toole – 02920 709331.

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.