Senior Care Officer

We are recruiting a Senior Care Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours:

37 hours per week - These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below.

Contract Type:
Full Time, Permanent

Location:

Min y Mynydd Residential Home

Team:
Older People Residential Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £31,537 - £34,434 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Min y Mynydd Residential Home is a registered service with Care Inspectorate Wales providing long-term and short-term accommodation, for older people living with a dementia.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team working alongside the Manager and Deputy Manager, who have the necessary skills, experience and commitment to manage and provide leadership to the staff team. Ensuring people who live in the Home experiences the highest standard of care and live a fulfilled, meaningful life.

The Senior Care Officer takes responsibility of the Home in the absence of the Registered Team Manager and Deputy Manager. This is an office-based role, although when required will provide direct support to people living in the Home.

• A QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services or equivalent as recognised by the Social Care Wales and/or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Services or equivalent as recognised by the Social Care Wales.
• Knowledge of Care Inspectorate Wales and National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People.
• Experience of working in a care environment.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Heber Moseley on or email