Senior Day Care Officer - Barry, United Kingdom - Vale of Glamorgan Council

Vale of Glamorgan Council

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Barry, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About us

Rondel House provides a Day Service for older people who live in the Central & Eastern areas of The Vale of Glamorgan, who may suffer from age related frailty, chronic illness, disability and/or dementia.

We currently run a 5-day service, Monday to Friday, and provide a safe environment where people can interact and have fun through a range of activities.

Our aim is to keep people as independent as possible but also to provide social stimulation and prevent loneliness.

By coming in to a Day Service it allows carers to some time away from their caring duties and gives them some respite.

We have a range of facilities on site including a fully accessible environment; main day room for socialising; a quiet TV lounge; assisted bathroom; interactive technology and craft equipment.

At Rondel House we provide a lunchtime meal to ensure good nutrition.

Our experienced staff team are able to help with personal care and we have specialist disability equipment available on site.

We aim to promote equality, choice, independence and personal development to improve quality of life for individuals.

About the role

Pay Details:
Scale 6, £25,409 - £27,852 pro rata

Hours of Work /
Working Pattern: 30 hrs per week, Monday to Friday

Main Place of Work:
Rondel House Day Service, Barry

Description:

We are looking for a dynamic Senior Day Care Officer to come in and help with the delivery of our services at Rondel House.

You will oversee all aspects of the care and support given to clients attending the Centre under the guidance of the Resource Centre Manager.

You will be a strong team player who will want to help maintain our client's independence and develop a service that offers choice and variety.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team you will help implement all aspects of a Day Care service including staff supervision; meals service; health & safety as well as client welfare.

About you

You will need:

Experience of working with older people and people with disabilities
Experience of working with people with Dementia
Experience of supervising in a team environment
Good awareness of the needs of older people and people with disabilities
Good listening and communication skills
Ability to interact positively with others at all levels
To be reliable and have a flexible approach
A commitment to improving services
Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale or between locations as appropriate

Additional information

DBS Check Required:
Enhanced

For Further Information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Please see attached job description / person specification for further detailed information relating to the post.

Job Reference:
SS00613