Home Care Community Care Worker - Caernarfon Area (20 hours) x3
£13,828 - £14,048 a year | Permanent
Job Details
- Reference: 25-30135
- Hours: 20 hours per week (Permanent)
- Location: Caernarfon, Gwynedd Council Home Care Team
- Closing date: 06/01/2026 10:00 AM
Responsibilities
- Build relationships with clients to understand their needs and empower their voice.
- Implement and monitor personal care plans in partnership with the client, updating plans as required.
- Provide hands‑on care, including assistance with mobility, hygiene, medication administration and simple health tasks.
- Use specialist equipment (telecare, mobility aids) safely and support clients in using it.
- Act promptly in emergency situations, following the Council’s emergency procedures.
- Record and document all activities in the client’s file accurately and in a timely manner.
- Contribute to multi‑disciplinary meetings, sharing observations and supporting service improvement.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with the Council’s data protection and safeguarding policies.
Qualifications and Experience
- Essential: QCF Level 2 (NVQ) Care or equivalent; commitment to completing the qualification within the specified timeframe.
- Essential: Experience of caring with vulnerable adults, including home care support.
- Desirable: Experience of domestic work (general housekeeping, ground‑cleaning).
- Desirable: Training in health and safety, moving and handling, first aid.
- Essential: Valid driving licence.
Skills and Personal Attributes
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in Welsh and English.
- In‑depth understanding of the principles of providing care and the regulations of the care sector.
- Strong initiative, problem‑solving ability and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Awareness of specific health conditions and 2000 Act requirements.
- Effective written communication – capable of preparing reports, emails and briefings in Welsh and English.
- Empathy, dedication, reliability and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Training and Development
- Mandatory completion of QCF Level 2 Care qualification.
- Attend required and relevant training sessions identified by the service.
- Continuous professional development through supervision, team meetings and further study.
- Register with Social Care Wales and maintain required training hours annually.
Benefits
- Pay rate: £13.26 - £13.47 per hour.
- Holiday entitlement: 26.5 days pro‑rata per year (up to 29.5 days for staff with more than 5 years service).
- Bank holiday entitlement: 8 days per year.
- State pension reference and attractive pension scheme.
- Staff discounts and other benefits available.
Contact Information
Allison Elizabeth Thomas – 01286 679076 – AllisonThomas@gwynedd.llyw.cymru