We are recruiting a Day Service Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 30 Hours
Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time
Location: Various Locations across he Borough
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £20,743 - £22,110 and offer access to training and development opportunities.
You will work peripatetically within our Community Team – which will mean that you will provide cover for the existing staff team when they are not in the workplace.
Our Community Team provides sessional support enabling Individuals to access activities of their choice within their local communities.
The main purpose of the role would be to consider the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of any Individual receiving support - whilst making peoples' sessions enjoyable and meaningful. A person-centred approach to support for Individuals will ensure that opportunities to promote their independence, maintain friendships and improve their wellbeing will be achieved.
To ensure our services are maintained, all day service assistants will need to work flexibly with us to ensure the level of support required is available. This will mean that the ability to work over a 7 day period is an essential requirement of the role. This could include weekend and evening working. You may be required to work in any area within the County Borough during your working week.
For the role, we ask that you have:
A level 2 qualification in Care on the Credit and Qualifications Framework or the commitment and ability to attain the qualification within 1 year of appointment (subject to availability of training).
An understanding of disability issues such as empowerment, choice and advocacy.
A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business/work to transport individuals throughout the county borough
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Michelle Pearce/Joanne Talbot on 07768507942/07514951335 or email Pearcm@caerphilly.gov.uk
Talboj@caerphilly.gov.uk
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