Day Service Assistant
30 hours per week – Cwrt Yr Orsaf, Pontypridd
This is an exciting time for Accommodation Services as we seek to continue to provide high quality services alongside delivering value for money. Our vision is to shift from traditional institutional type day settings to more enabling models that focus on promoting independence rather than accelerating dependence.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a dedicated staff team to provide a range of activities based on an individual’s needs and preferences.
- Assist with the design and delivery of activities that enhance the independence of individuals attending the centre.
- Contribute to a high standard of service and outcome focus for users of the centre.
- Participate in induction, ongoing training and supervision to carry out work effectively.
Qualifications
- Experience of working within a formal care setting or as an informal carer (preferred but not essential).
- Flexible, dedicated, reliable and innovative with the ability to use one’s own initiative.
Safeguarding
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. The successful applicant will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Equal Opportunities
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non‑binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
Welsh Language
Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications in English. Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above are invited to interview under the guaranteed interview scheme if they meet essential criteria.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care‑experienced leavers who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact
Stephen Gray – Day Services ManagerPhone: 07385 034141
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