CARE & WELLBEING ASSISTANT HUBS FOR ALL

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local public service organization in Cardiff is seeking a committed individual for a part-time role supporting adults living with early onset dementia. The successful candidate will ensure the physical and emotional well-being of service users and facilitate social activities within the community. A QCF care level 2 and experience with older people is advantageous, alongside excellent communication skills. This temporary position, involving weekend work on a rota basis, offers 35 hours per week until 28th December 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people living with early onset dementia.
• Must hold QCF care level 2 or be willing to undertake training.
• Flexibility for weekend working on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care and support for service users' well-being.
• Deliver and support participation in social and recreational activities.
• Work effectively as part of a team to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Experience working with older people living with early onset dementia

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage and support service users

Education

QCF care level 2

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed individual who enjoys providing care within an outreach community setting, working within our Community Hubs and Care hubs, delivering Hubs For All service within the local community.

About the job

The successful applicant will work as part of an established team supporting adults living with early onset dementia to access daytime opportunities within a community venue.

The role requires the post holder to deliver quality care & support to ensure service users physical and emotional well-being needs are met; along with delivering & supporting participation in social & recreational activities.

Temporary post until 28/12/26

What We Are Looking For From You

• Experience of working with older people living with early onset dementia.
• Ideally, you should hold the QCF care level 2 for the post, along with the willingness to undertake relevant designated training courses.
• You will need to be flexible as this post involves weekend working on a rota basis along with service delivery within citywide locations.
• You will have a positive & happy attitude, along with the ability to engage, encourage and support service users.
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Additional information

• Post is temporary until 28th December 2026.
• Part‑time, 35 hours per week.
• Weekend working required on a rota basis within Community or Care Hubs.
• Subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
• Vacancy suitable for post share.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council.
• Applications accepted in English and Welsh; Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably.
• Applicants may use AI and other resources for their application but must ensure all information provided is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
• Informal conversation about this role may be requested via email: [e-mail].
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Job Category Communities

Department People & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary