Residential Care Officer (closing date: 10/10/24)

Post title: Residential Care OfficerPost number: SS.61045Salary: £25,979 to 28,770 pro rata per yearJob description: Residential Care Officer 21HRS (SS.61045) Job Description (PDF) (270KB) Directorate/department: Social Services Apply online now for post SS.61045 Closing date: 11.59pm, 10 October 2024Further information Are you Looking for an Exciting New Opportunity within social care?Look here if you are and ask yourself these few questions?Are you a warm, friendly, caring, generous and kind person that has CAN do attitude?Do you like being with People and feel a sense of achievement when you help others?Do you live in or near Pontarddulais or have means/access to transport to get to work?Do you like making a difference to other people's lives?Do you want to offer something back to your community?Do you like getting to know others and enjoy learning about people's lives and what is important to the person?Do you think that this sounds like you? then keep going and please read on, this may be the job for you! An Exciting Opportunity has arisen to work within The Hollies Residential Care Home in the Pontarddulais area, as a Residential Care officer -21-hour post. This role supports older people with Complex dementia needs, that live at the home or come and stay on a short-term basis.Interested and thinking about applying? That's great!This is how we will help you do a great job and just a few things that may matter to you.You will be part of a team of both experienced and new Residential care officers.You will be supported to do the right training, with the right support and gain the relevant understanding knowledge and skills for the role.You will receive a thorough & paid induction that includes working alongside others within the team who will help you learn about the role.You will receive regular supervision and guidance to help you along the way, offering you support and encouragement in your new role.Other benefits include the Excellent rate of pay with attached enhancements for weekend evening and bank holiday working, as well as an Excellent annual leave entitlement.You will have Shifts patterns that are equally shared amongst the team and have a 21-hour contract.Does this sound like something that would be good for you? If so? then it's time to apply. Just follow the link and complete the application.But first...contact Helen Davies the Manager, who will give you a good understanding of what the role involves before you apply online [email protected] or by telephone on - 01792-882498SafeguardingWithin Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding