About The Service
The Community Resource Team (CRT) is an integrated Health and Local authority service run by Cardiff Council Independent Living service and Cardiff and Vale UHB. Our team is based across the city and consists of various social care and health professionals.
The CRT provides help to adults (over the age of 18) living in Cardiff who need support to stay independent, within their own homes.
About the job
Home Care staff will work in partnership with the client to achieve their goals and improve their independence.
A service delivery plan supports the carer in their daily duties. Carers work to a rota, working AM and PM shifts. Each carer has an electronic device that allocates their daily tasks. This is an important role working to a structured plan and specific goals. The need for good observation and recording skills are essential, a flexible, focused approach is essential
What We Are Looking For From You
Do you have a passion for Care and helping others? Do you want to work in an environment where you are able to make a difference? Then look no further. We have an exciting opportunity for you to work in Care within your local community supporting our elderly clients to live independently. This Care role is extremely rewarding and will have you leaving work with a smile on your face knowing you have truly made a difference.
Additional information
These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
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.
These are temporary posts (initially until 31.03.2022 with the possibility of extension) available.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
Contracted hours will be 25 hours per week.
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 COVID -19 circumstances 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 please contact Rachel.Barry@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
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