Care and Support Worker Level 2 – Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Care and Support Worker Level 2 – Hafan y Waun Residential Care HomePlease note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to the pending 2026/2027 national pay award. The final salary will be adjusted accordingly once this has been agreed.

We currently have a higher number of female residents than male which means for this campaign this post is restricted to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement as defined by Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. This is due to the nature of the role involving intimate personal care and for reasons of privacy and decency.

Have you considered working in Adult Residential Care? We are looking to grow our team and we need you now!

Do you enjoy caring for others or are you looking for a new challenge? Join our hard‐working, friendly and supportive team at Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home and see the genuine difference you can make.

We are currently recruiting 1 x 21 hours Level 2 Care and Support Worker (Nights) to join Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home in Aberystwyth, on a temporary basis. Previous experience of working in a care home is not essential as full training will be given. As long as you have kindness, patience, respect and resilience– the rest we can teach you!

About the roleNo two nights are the same in this varied and rewarding role. As a general guide, your day‐to‐day duties may include:

providing total care to clients according to daily routine as outlined in care plans

providing emotional support and reassurance to clients, particularly when they need to adjust to change/and or family crisis

administering prescribed medication, including controlled drugs, in line with policy and procedure

escorting clients out of the establishment, e.g. Leisure trips

completing daily records

undertaking cleaning, laundry and dining room service

Our offer to youThe contribution our employees make to the health, safety and wellbeing of our care home residents is priceless. We therefore want to ensure that our Care and Support Workers find working for Ceredigion as rewarding as possible.

With that in mind we offer our employees a range of employee benefits, including:

up to 34 days annual leave

health and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling support

enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay

access to the Vivup lifestyle discounts and savings scheme

learning and development opportunities to support career progressionsalary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme

For more information about our employee benefits pleaseclick here .

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and compassionate individual to join a friendly and dedicated team and make a real difference.

Submitting an applicationWe have made it easier for you to apply by simplifying our application form. Submitting an application has never been easier!

This role includes weekend working as part of a normal working week or rota. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following pay:

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case‐by‐case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work‐life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll workPorth Gofal – Targeted Intervention ServicesWe are at the core of Ceredigion's through‐age social care provision and we focus on ensuring that each individual receives the intervention that is best placed to meet their needs or, where necessary, guide them to early help or specialist services. Our functions include:

Integrated Triage and Assessment Services

Intake and Integrated Operations Team

Integrated Assessment Team

Emergency Duty Team

Targeted and Short‐term Services

Direct Payments Support Service

Centre for Independent Living (CILC) Logistics and Operations Team

Targeted & Enablement Integrated Care

Technology Enabled Care & Sensory Services

Occupational Therapy

Direct Services

Day Care Services Team

Residential Care Teams

More information regarding our teams can be found here .

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Comins Coch

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English