About The Service
We currently have a vacancy for Senior Care Officer 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.
About the job
The successful applicants will work as part of an established team supporting adults living with dementia to access daytime opportunities. This role requires the post holder to oversee the quality of 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.
What We Are Looking For From You
Ideally, you will have experience of working with older people living with dementia & experience of staff supervision & mentoring, you should hold the QCF care level 2 for the post, along with the willingness to undertake relevant designated training courses. You will need to be flexible, and have a positive & happy attitude, along with the ability to engage, encourage and support staff. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
For an informal discussion please contact Emma Fisher on 07966 158745 Or via Email Emma.Fisher@cardiff.gov.uk
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
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.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Contracted hours will be 37 hours per week.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh.
Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website: Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
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• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
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The interview process for this role will be held in person or alternatively on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise of the interview format as part of the recruitment process.
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 contact .
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website:
Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-
• Application Guidance
• Applying for jobs with us
• Behavioural Competency Framework
Additional Information:-
• Employee Charter
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
• Privacy Notice
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