Care and Support Worker Level 2 (Relief)

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed. Have you considered working in Adult Residential Care? We are looking to grow our team and we need you now! Do you enjoy caring for others or are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard-working, friendly and supportive team at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home and see the genuine difference you can make., No two nights are the same in this varied and rewarding role. As a general guide, your day-to-day duties may include:

• providing total care to clients according to daily routine as outlined in care plans,
• providing emotional support and reassurance to clients, particularly when they need to adjust to change/and or family crisis,
• administering prescribed medication, including controlled drugs, in line with policy and procedure,
• escorting clients out of the establishment, e.g. leisure trips,
• completing daily records,
• undertaking cleaning, laundry and dining room service.
Our offer to you The contribution our employees make to the health, safety and wellbeing of our care home residents is priceless. We therefore want to ensure that our Care and Support Workers find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible., We are at the core of Ceredigion's through-age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include: Integrated Triage and Assessment Services + Intake and Integrated Operations Team + Integrated Assessment Team + Emergency Duty Team Targeted and Short-term Services + Direct Payments Support Service + Centre for Independent Living (CILC) Logistics and Operations Team + Targeted & Enablement Integrated Care + Technology Enabled Care & Sensory Services + Occupational Therapy

We are currently recruiting Relief Care and Support Workers Level 2 to join Yr Hafod Residential Care Home. Previous experience of working in a care home is not essential as full training will be given. As long as you have kindness, patience, respect and resilience - the rest we can teach you!

With that in mind we offer our employees a range of employee benefits, including:
• up to 34 days annual leave,
• health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support,
• Local Government Pension Scheme,
• enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay,
• access to the Vivup lifestyle discounts and savings scheme,
• learning and development opportunities to support career progression,
• salary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme., This role includes weekend working as part of a normal working week or rota. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following pay:
• Saturday - Time and a quarter
• Sunday - Time and a half, 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