About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a specialist Support Worker within Extended Support Services, with a focus on Disabled Children and Young Adults, supporting them to access social activities, both as a group and undertaking 1-1 interventions where required.
Main duties will include working with children and young adults with disabilities and supporting their families and carers. To provide the best possible service outcomes for the client group and support them to reach their full potential and promoting their independence within the local community.
Successful applicants will need a basic understanding of the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act and experience of working with children and adults with disabilities.
It is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to contribute with the implementation of the Porth Cynnal Integrated Through Age Services Model.
Ceredigion County Council is transforming the way individuals and families will 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 also means that we want to build a flexible and skilled workforce that can make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Job Description and Person Specification
For further details please contact Emma Clarke, Corporate Manager (Extended Support) or Claire James, Team Manager Extended Support .
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:
1. : Adult and Children’s Disability Team & Mental Capacity Specialist Support Team
2. : Mental Health and AMHP Team, School Counselling Team
3. Penmorfa Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.