Position Overview
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Learning Disability Day Services
Casual vacancies in East (Pontypridd Area) & West (Rhondda Area)
Grade 5 – £13.90 per hour
Description
The Learning Disabilities Daytime Opportunities Service is seeking to recruit self‑motivated, enthusiastic team members to work across the East and West areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf on a casual basis. You will cover staff absences across either the East or West areas of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The service has a number of centres/projects that provide care, support, and meaningful daytime opportunities to individuals with learning disabilities, including autism and complex health needs. Provision meets a wide range of needs from personal care to engaging people in structured activities both in groups and on a one‑to‑one basis. Active participation and the involvement of the individual with a learning disability are central to all delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide care and support in a respectful manner to people with a learning disability.
- Support people to access a range of community‑based opportunities.
- Use ICT resources effectively and maintain accurate records.
- Communicate effectively with individuals receiving the service and with health and social care professionals.
- Travel independently to workplace settings throughout the RCT area.
- Participate in induction, ongoing training, and supervision to meet expected standards in a person‑centred, outcome‑focused manner.
Safeguarding
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
EEO and Recruitment Policies
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.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer‑term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh‑speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme: The Council is committed to supporting its care‑experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care‑experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities. The Council will guarantee an interview for any care‑experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme and meet the essential criteria for the role.
Contact Information
- RCT East: Tracey Davies, Day Service Manager – (01685) 873647
- RCT West: Julie Richards, Day Service Manager – (01443) 436937
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