***Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy***
Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.
Independence at Home Care and Support Worker - Level 4

• Job reference: AHSS00162W3HME
• Location: North and South Denbighshire
• Salary: Grade 6, £30,060 - £32,654 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

We are seeking skilled, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our small dedicated team of care and support workers. This role has been developed to ensure citizens with more complex care and support needs have the appropriate assistance to maintain and improve their independence.
Post holders will follow Multi-Disciplinary Team care plans, which will include components of Social and Rehabilitative Care. Housing related intervention, supporting people with hoarding and other complex issues that may lead to homelessness. The Successful candidate will have proven experience of supporting people with challenging behaviours and/or individuals who have previously disengaged with more traditional support services.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate personal emotional intelligence and effective coping strategies that can be used when working within complex situations.
Appointment subject to Disclosure & Barring Service Check, satisfactory references and registration with Social Care Wales.
If you have a genuine desire to help others and would like a rewarding career with Denbighshire County Council, contact Julie Bamber, Team Manager on 01824 708366 for an informal discussion.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Family friendly policies

How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,060.00-£32,654.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Referral programme
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you require an employer to provide you with sponsorship for employment?

Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.

• Are you qualified to Level 2 / 3 in health and social care? (Essential Requirement)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 09/12/2024
Reference ID: AHSS00162W3HME