CARE & WELLBEING ASSISTANT

We currently have a vacancy for Carer/driver within our Cardiff Day Centres, delivering a service that provides support to adults living with Dementia. People are supported by the service to access a wide range of day opportunities within a care setting.

The successful applicants will work as part of an established team supporting adults living with dementia to access daytime opportunities. The role requires the post holder to attend to the personal care & support needs of users of the day centre, to ensure their physical and emotional well-being needs are met; along with delivering & supporting participation in social & recreational activities.

Ideally, you will have experience of working with older people with dementia.

You should hold or be willing to train and achieve the QCF 2 level required for the post, along with undertaking relevant designated training courses. You will need to be flexible, and have a positive & happy attitude, Weekend working will be required on a rota basis.

You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

This post requires a full & valid driving licence & a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

This post is part time and will work 35 hours per week.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Due to the current interim working arrangements, we are unable to provide recruitment packs or accept application forms via the post.

The interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process or if you would like an informal conversation about this role prior to application, please email Rashmi Wilson – R.Wilson@cardiff.gov.uk.

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