We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a specialist Support Worker within the Disabilities Team, to support children and adults who have Autism.
Main duties will include working with children and adults who have a diagnosis of Autism and ensuring that their voices are heard and are able to feel part of the community in which they live.
It will be expected of you to have good communication skills and the ability to be organised, as setting up support groups and activity sessions will form part of this role. There will also be some 1:1 working with children and adults to help develop their personal and independent skills, such as cooking, cleaning, or developing their independent travelling skills.
Successful applicants will need a basic understanding of the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 and experience of working with children and adults with disabilities. An understanding of the Autism code of practice will also be needed.
Ceredigion County Council is transforming the way individuals and families receive early help and care and support when they need it. We are developing through-age and well-being services, new ways of working, and a range of exciting initiatives that will help ensure individual and community resilience. This means that we want to build a flexible and skilled workforce that can make a positive difference to people’s lives.
We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:
* Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
* Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
For further details, please contact Emma Clarke, Corporate Manager (Disabilities Team) or Claire James, Team Manager (Disabilities Team) on 07773288720.
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that 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, and take 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.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Porth Cynnal – Specialist Through Age Services. Porth Cynnal provides intensive and specialist through-age assessment, care planning, and review for those in need of longer-term or complex care and support including quality assurance checks, court, and statutory interventions.
The service consists of the following teams:
* Planned Care: Adults and Children’s Care and Support and Statutory Interventions Teams
* Extended Support: Adult and Children’s Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team
* Substance Misuse: Substance Misuse Team, Youth Justice Statutory Team and IFSS/Edge of Care Team
* Mental Wellbeing: Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team
* Safeguarding & Quality Improvement: Adult and Children’s Safeguarding Team, Independent Reviewing and Quality Assurance Team
Canolfan Rheidol: Our Aberystwyth office, Canolfan Rheidol is an award-winning building. The office, with its open plan design, provides an excellent space for collaborative working.
Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of the atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.
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