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Grade 4 - £26,847 for 12 hours per week term time only for 52.14weeks per annum equating to £8,707.14pro rata

Support Worker for Fernside Supported Living Service, Pembroke (12 hours)

Are you patient, positive and motivated to help people build skills and live life on their own terms?

We are looking for Casual Support Workers to join our progressive supported-living service, supporting tenants with autism and learning disabilities to have the opportunity to work towards an independent life.

We use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to help people with developing their skills and wellbeing.

Our approach is simple: we do with people, not for them. We support tenants to make choices, develop everyday skills, and grow their independence.

About the role:-

To support people with everyday life, which may include:

• Building trusting relationships and communicating in ways that work for each person.
• Supporting choice, independence, and helping people to use local facilities.
• Following individual support plans and PBS strategies consistently.
• Recognising what a person’s behaviour may be communicating and responding calmly and respectfully.
• Supporting daily routines and activities while encouraging people to do as much as they can for themselves.
• Working closely with colleagues, families, and other professionals.
• Keeping accurate records and sharing relevant information with the team.

Working in line with Welsh legislation:-

Our support is guided by the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. We aim to put each person’s voice and control at the heart of their support, promote wellbeing, take a preventative approach, and involve people in decisions about their lives.

About you:-

You will bring a respectful, patient, and practical approach. You are willing to learn, work as part of a team and support people without taking over. Experience in social care with autism, supporting people with learning disabilities or PBS is welcome, but not essential as full training will be provided; a positive attitude and commitment to person-centred support is essential.

What We Offer:-

• Casual hours, offering flexibility to support service needs.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s everyday lives.
• A supportive team environment.
• Relevant induction and training for the role.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car and Cycle Scheme.
• Access to a range of staff discounts and offers.

This role requires flexibility, as the post holder will work on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, and weekends, to ensure the highest standard of care and continuity of support for the people we serve. If you are ready to bring your skills to a role where your work truly supports the wellbeing of adults in our community, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to call and discuss anything about our service and the role, please contact Charlotte on: 07799483674 or email charlotte.barber@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK. For further details, please refer to the Employee Benefits leaflet attached.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk.
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.