Jobs

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified (South)
Location : Bishopstoke Park - Home Care
Salary: £11.30
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 19:00
End Time : 07:00

We are looking for Care assistants to cover part time and full time day & night shifts. Both positions are a 12 hour shift pattern either 8am - 8pm or 8pm to 8am. Full time will be 4 /days/nights per week. we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed.

Job Purpose and Context
⦁ To enable customers to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care.

⦁ To promote choice to customers in their daily living by providing care which meets Care Quality Commissions (CQC) fundamental
standards and supports happy living for the years ahead

Knowledge and Understanding
⦁ Ability to read, understand and complete / contribute to care plans.
⦁ Health and safety in the workplace.
⦁ Manual handling procedures.
⦁ Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
⦁ Food hygiene.
⦁ Mental Capacity Act
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection within a care setting.

Experience
No prior experience of working in a care environment is required

Key Activities
Provide person centered care and support (including laundry, housekeeping and kitchen duties) as identified in the care plan, whilst promoting choice and enabling customers to maintain independence and dignity.
Assist in keeping the location clean, safe and odour free for customers.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation of all care and support undertaken. Recognise, document and report any changes in the care plan, and participate in customer reviews as required

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : City of Cardiff Council, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.21

1. To provide accurate, meaningful and consistent advice to customers, ensuring that they understand the action which will be taken.
2. To listen patiently, to empathise with the customer’s situation and convey a genuine desire to help and support.
3. To work with colleagues within the Contact Centre and other service areas to ensure the highest levels of first time call resolution and customer satisfaction.
4. To work with current and emerging technology to enhance customer contact services.
5. To ensure continuous improvement, initiating, facilitating and responding to change in a positive manner.

Job Category : Social & Healthcare Non-Qualified
Location : County Hall - Main, Wiltshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.50

Wiltshire Support at Home - Your home, Our Support, Your Independence

Wiltshire Council’s Wiltshire Support at Home team are looking for multiple Support Workers.
Full time and part time roles are available in and around:

Chippenham (Including Marlborough and Pewsey)
Trowbridge
Salisbury

Wiltshire has a vision to work with people in the community to live the best life they can. Join us as a Senior Support Worker to become part of that vision.

Our offer to Care Support Workers:
Flexible Hours
Paid travel time and mileage
Uniform provided
Work Mobile Phone provided
Comprehensive induction, training and mentoring programme
Regular supervision, support and appraisal

Requirements for Senior Support Worker:

To work shifts to meet the needs of the service including early morning, evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This will include the participation in an ‘on-call’ rota as part of the normal working week. An unsocial hour’s payment in accordance with Wiltshire Council’s HR Policy will be paid where appropriate.
Caring and friendly attitude
Experience in setting up customer packages and managing a staff team.
Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle preferred however this is negotiable.
To undertake travel across the local area to carry out customer visits
Working with people in their own homes and play a key role in enabling customers to achieve their goals and objectives
Opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives

Job Title : Service Manager in Safeguarding and Reviewing
Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.71

An additional Service Manager post is being created, to lead and oversee the Safeguarding and Reviewing functions in our new Reviewing Hub. The Reviewing Hub function is to ensure that there are appropriate and effective services for children and families across Children’s Services. The role also involves ensuring that safeguarding systems are in place for children and families, as well as effective quality control.
This will include the management of the Child Protection Conference chairs, Independent reviewing Officers and CASP Reviewing Officers.

What we want from you
You will be an experienced social work professional with substantial experience in the field of child protection and working with Looked After Children. You will also be a strategic thinker with an interest in developing and constantly improving services. You will be key in managing the IRO’s, Child Protection Conference Chairs and CASP Reviewing Officers, as well as having involvement Section 5 (Professional Concerns) Safeguarding investigations when the responsible Service Manager is away.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary:£12.50

Cardiff Children’s Services are looking for a number of social work assistant to work with Children.
This could be for any of the below teams.
Kinship
CHAD
I&A
Locality
Pre-Birth
Special Guardianship
Reunification

The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Team Manager will assist with the delivery of services. The successful candidate will be responsible for case allocation of a small caseload of where necessary for the particular team.

Relevant qualifications and experience in the following will attract a premium hourly wage in relation to the following -

• Youth
• Speech and language
• Occupational Therapists
• Counselling,
• Experience in deliver CBT/DBT skills.

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : Adams Court, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 25.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 07:30
End Time : 15:30
Salary: £8.91

Cleaning on-site at Baileys Court (Attached to Adams Court)

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.71

We are looking for 8 Social Workers that will be required to carry High level court cases and to also mentor newly qualified support staff through the process-

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : City of Cardiff Council, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 14:00
Salary: £10.21

Responsible for all aspects of the business and service within a primary school catering facility. Working in accordance with Legislation.
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To oversee food production including, menu planning, food preparation, portion control, presentation and service.
2. Organisation and supervision of the food service and promotion of the service to customers.
3. Supervision of other employees, including allocation of duties, work rotas and training.
4. Supervision and control of hygiene and health and safety.
5. Security of the kitchen and its surrounds.
6. Ensuring equipment is maintained.
7. Ensuring clerical duties are maintained, for example the ordering of supplies and control of budgets.
8. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy.
9. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who maybe affected by your acts and omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate. (NB The exact responsibilities will depend on the post)
10. As a term of your employment you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your grade or general level of responsibility within the organisation, at your initial place of work or based at any other establishment.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Market Road Day Centre, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.21

Role required to support to the LD Team
Job Purpose:
To provide a range of administrative and clerical support to social workers and managers
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To maintain and manage Adult Services outlook mailboxes as required
2. To provide support to social work teams and managers across the Learning Disability Service
3. To enter contact and referral information on CareFirst
4. To update and process forms and documentation on Carefirst to support social work colleagues and managers
5. To process case transfers, closures and archive client files
6. To support the development and maintenance of Sharepoint sites and documents across Adult Services
7. To support with collating, redacting and providing copy records or information for court cases, FOI and SAR requests
8. To assist in updating, maintaining casefile records and working documents
9. To provide administrative support to the Team Managers when requested and arrange meetings / provide minutes
10. Facilitate and note take for meetings as required, including Best Interests, Continuing Health Care, Move On, Discharge Planning, Disciplinary and Team meetings
11. To process orders and pay invoices via SAP, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and recording
12. Maintain stationery supplies
13. To liaise with appropriate manager in respect of the admin process for new starters and liaise with ICT, CareFirst in respect of training and set up
14. Assist in providing a reception service including message taking and administration of the team purchasing card
15. To assist with the LD Duty process, telephony and email
16. To assist in maintaining electronic filing systems
17. To support teams and managers with updating and maintaining allocation and referral lists and provide statistical information as required
18. To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as laid down in the organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : Lamby Way Cleansing Depot, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £8.91

security needed 2 x positions
shift work all evenings 6pm-6am
enhanced rate
weekend 12 hours shifts enhanced rate

Job Category : Construction Trades & Operatives
Location : City of Cardiff Council, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 24.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 14:00
End Time : 18:00
Salary: £8.91

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual with excellent customer service and security skills to join our team. The successful applicant will be a part of the Porter/Security Assistant team at St Mellons Hub. You will assist in providing a safe, calm and managed environment for both staff and public to enjoy. You will have previous security experience, have confidence in your abilities and professionalism when dealing with escalations. You will be required to work on a rota basis to include Saturdays and weekends: shifts will be variable according to needs of the service. The location of work may vary.

HOURS NEEDED

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 2-6 Thursday 3-7 Saturday 2-5.30

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £10.21

Cardiff Children’s Services are looking for a number of support workers to work with Children. As many Support workers are generally happy to work in any team - this advert will be live for any team that currently needs a Support worker. This could be for Kinship CHAD I&A Locality but not limited to etc The successful candidate will join our established and supportive team who, with the support of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and Team Manager will assist with the delivery of services.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.27

The Child Health & Disability Team are seeking to recruit a 2 dynamic and motivated individual sfor the position of Support Planner. If successful, you will work alongside a well-established and dedicated Support Planning team whilst being based within Cardiff’s Child Health and Disability Team. The role will consist of providing support planning for Children and Young People with complex needs.

We are looking to recruit 2 candidates who are passionate about working alongside children, young people, their families and communities to bring about change and promote positive outcomes for each individual. They will need to have a strong value base, previous experience with working with children and young people with complex needs, strong organisational and time management skills, and have a commitment to a strength based practise and person centred initiatives.
You will work as part of a team to:

• Design high quality, person centred plans.
• Work to a clear value base that promotes self-determination and social inclusion within the child’s local community and support the child to establish and maintain community connections.
• Support and empower children who use our services to reach their full potential.
• Signpost and provide accessible information on a wide range of opportunities available.
• Liaise efficiently with a wide range of internal and external partners.
• Establish and maintain a wide range of community based integrated opportunities for Children.
• Monitor and review referrals to ensure they remain person centred and that agreed outcomes are met.
• Maintain appropriate records and compile reports in accordance with any format required.
• Although not essential, the team would welcome Welsh speaking applicants.
The position will be full time over a 37 hr working week Monday to Friday but may require occasional flexibility around core hours.

Job Category : Social Care - Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £29.99

THIS ROLE IS FULLY REMOTE WORKING FROM HOME!-
Candidate will also be provided with a minute taker to assist in the Review meetings
Cardiff Council are looking to recruit 2 experienced Social Workers to join our new and innovative team that will be independently reviewing Care and Support Plans for children and young people in Cardiff.

These are similar to the CIN plans in England

You will be joining an enhanced and revised Reviewing Hub, sitting alongside experienced Child Protection Conference Chairs and Independent Reviewing Officers. The focus and ethos of the Care and Support Plan Reviewing Officers, will be to ensure children and young people have the best plans that promote their wellbeing and safety.
Cardiff is committed to working in a strength based approach, utilising Signs of Safety. Knowledge and experience of this approach is essential, however training will be provided.
The Care and Support Plan Reviewing Officer role will introduce independent reviewing to all children and young people subject to a Care and Support Plan. You will need to review and make recommendations utilising outcome based care planning approaches, which will impact and improve lives of children and young people. This will include knowing and recognising where there are safeguarding concerns, or alternatively when non statutory services might better support a child or their family.
The main duties of the post holder will be to ensure you are focussed on the needs of children and ensuring they are addressed, minimising drift and checking the consistency of care planning and decision-making.
You should be a registered experienced Social Worker, have experience of working with Care and Support plans as well as Child Protection. You should also be able to demonstrate skills in chairing and reviewing care plans. An ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines and timescales is important. Good communication and organisational skills are also vital for this role.
Education & Training
Degree in Social Work or equivalent.
Registered with Social Care Wales.

Experience / Knowledge
Significant Post qualifying experience in Child Care Social Work, including work in a statutory child care agency.
Direct experience of working with children on the Child Protection Register, Looked After Children, their parents and carers.
Experience in Social Work Supervision and Support.
Chairing of child care meetings.
Knowledge of Social Services and Wellbeing
Act, Wales Safeguarding Procedures and subsequent
legislation relating to
children.
Detailed knowledge of related guidance and regulations with particular reference to sexual exploitation, child trafficking, missing children, domestic abuse protocols, neglect, fabricated illness, forced marriage, female genital mutilation and resolution of professional differences.

Job Category : Social Care - Unqualified
Location : Crosslands Child Establishment, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.27

Emergency cover over various childrens home's for Cardiff Council's childrens services
Working in line with our statement of purpose, you will take responsibility for the smooth and safe running of the establishment, ensuring that young people receive a sensitive service best meeting their social, racial, psychological, educational, cultural, physical identity and health care needs.

You will be assuming key worker responsibilities by implementing, monitoring and recording individual personal plans in consultation with your supervisor and other members of the team. You will participate in regular, planned and specific pieces of work to meet a young persons identified needs. By creating and maintaining good relationships with young people, you will ensure they are fully involved in decision making that affect their lives and achieving self-advocacy and independence by developing their potential to learn and achieve.
As part of the role, you will participate fully in the caring and supported living environment within the home which will involve household cleaning, maintenance, meal preparation and helping young people get around to events, activities, education, appointments and meetings.

You will actively support the education plans for children, which may include homework, revision, project work and other educational activities. You will encourage reading and intellectual development of young people by creating a positive environment for learning and support creating positive links with schools, attending events, activities and parents evenings as appropriate.

As a Residential Childcare Officer, you will play an essential role in caring for our young people.
You will be enthusiastic, emotionally literate and highly motivated able to demonstrate a “can-do” attitude and ready to go the extra mile, willing to learn and to share experiences.
Working in a positive and respectful manner, you will provide individualised care through the development of professional and effective relationships.

You will have a knowledge and understanding of the basic needs of a young person and their rights. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate and work individually and as part of a team with young people, their families, colleagues, other professionals and external agencies.
You will understand the importance and your responsibility of the safeguarding and protection of children, and how to appropriately escalate concerns if they are raised.
This is a physically, actively and emotionally challenging role which requires you to be able to meet those challenges.
The role will need you to have the ability to work within a shift pattern across the full week of earlies, lates, weekends and bank holiday working. May also be required to include sleep–in –duties.