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Role Title: Care and Independence Support WorkerLocation: DeesideContract Type: Fixed Term until 19/06/2027 / Part-time (36 weeks per year, 35 hours)Salary: £25,978-£26,335
Overview of Role
Reporting to the Additional Learning Needs Support Coordinator (ALNSCo), the Care and Independence Support Worker will provide personal care and one-to-one support to students with a wide range of needs and disabilities. Using a person‑centred approach and in the least intrusive way, you will undertake tasks detailed in the students’ care and support plan whilst maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships. You will assist students with medication, dressing, toileting, continence management, personal hygiene, food, and drink preparation, and support learning as a reader, scribe, or note‑taker when necessary. First Aid at Work, Manual Handling and Administering Medication qualifications are an advantage but not essential.
Essential Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 in Care
- Experience in Manual Handling and providing high standards of care provision
- Sound understanding of the principles of good care
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
- Strives to meet the highest standards in customer service
- An effective communicator who is compassionate, patient and empathetic
- Flexible and approachable with a positive attitude when under pressure
Welsh skills are desirable for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service.
Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.
We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
We are building a college that reflects the vibrant, diverse community we serve. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.
This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.
Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
- On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
- Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
- Access to A Wide Range Of E-Learning and Professional Development
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
- Free Parking on All Sites
- Cycle Scheme
- Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
- Discounted Rates for Restaurants
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
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