Independence at Home Care and Support Worker
Job reference: AHSS00128W3HME
Location: Llys Awelon Extra Care Housing Scheme, Ruthin
Salary: Grade 4, £12.18 - £12.80 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week (waking nights)
Contract: Permanent
Further to the re-development of Llys Awelon Extra Care Housing Scheme, we are looking to recruit an Independence at Home Care and Support Worker to join the team.
The Independence at Home Team is focussed on supporting citizens across Denbighshire to remain as independent as possible within their own homes and communities.
We are looking for a kind, compassionate person who has a caring nature and wants to help others. As a member of the Locality team, you will work with citizens to achieve their agreed outcomes. This support may include providing some personal care.
We will offer you a full induction, regular supervision and access to training and development opportunities as well as support opportunities for career progression.
We also offer a range of employee benefits including:
• Generous annual leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Lifestyle savings via DCC Rewards Direct (shopping, holidays, days out)
• Family friendly policies.
Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check, satisfactory references.
If you have a genuine desire to help others and would like a rewarding career with Denbighshire County Council, contact contact Eva Brewer, Deputy Team Manager for an informal discussion on 01824 706040.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please apply on-line via the website For alternative methods of applying please contact Customer Services on 01824 706101.
Candidates must complete our application form to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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