Job Details
Job Reference: REQ05723. Posted 13/07/2026. Application closing date 27/07/2026. Location: Trem Y Mor, Scarlett Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 7PH. Salary: £27,694.00 – £31,022.00 per annum pro rata. Contract: Permanent, 30 hours per week (part‑time). Category: Social Care. Benefits: generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure, excellent development opportunities.
Residential Care Officer – 30 hours per week
Job Title: Residential Care Officer.
Directorate: Social Services Health & Housing. Section: Complex Disability / Trem Y Mor Respite. Hours: 30. Location: Trem Y Mor, Scarlett Avenue, Port Talbot, SA12 7PH.
We are currently looking for a compassionate and motivated Residential Care Officer to join our team at Trem Y Mor Respite Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing hands‑on care and key working with a number of individuals with complex support needs, completing person‑centred care plans and risk assessments, and ensuring all documentation is in line with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) requirements.
Main Duties
- Liaising with families and health professionals
- Attending multi‑disciplinary (MDT) meetings
- Creating care plans and risk assessments
- Reviewing documentation, including quarterly reviews, to ensure care plans remain accurate and effective
- Providing high‑quality care and support to individuals requiring a safe, stimulating environment with appropriate supervision
- Delivering care that meets physical and emotional needs of the people we support
Our service operates seven days a week, offering a programme of activities and therapies in conjunction with health professionals where appropriate. These are tailored to each individual’s level of need and designed to:
- Maintain and improve health and wellbeing
- Promote independence and personal development
- Provide valuable respite for families
We commit to supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives, build meaningful relationships, and actively participate in their communities, encouraging natural support networks wherever possible.
We also pride ourselves on a supportive, team‑focused working environment, where staff feel valued, listened to, and encouraged to develop within their roles.
Essential / Desirable Criteria
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to achieve within two years of commencement)
- Ability to use IT systems to maintain accurate records (essential)
- Registration with Social Care Wales (or willingness to apply immediately upon starting)
- Experience working with individuals with complex needs (desirable)
- A caring, flexible and person‑centred approach
If you feel you have the skills, experience, and commitment to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Contact – Helen Burton, Registered Manager – H.Burton@npt.gov.uk or telephone 01639 763014.
DBS requirements: This post requires an enhanced DBS disclosure (Adults barred list).
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet all the essential criteria to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are affected by the job losses at Tata Steel, please include this information on your application form.
At Team NPT, we work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot. We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees and look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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