About this role
Closing date: 09/09/2026
Reference: REQ106849
36 hours / Permanent
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Hafan y Waun, Aberystwyth
*All salary values are pro-rata.
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About the role Please 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.
Have you considered working in Adult Residential Care? We are looking to grow our team and we need you now!
Are you an experienced carer 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 3 x 36-hour Level 3 Care and Support Workers to join Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home in Aberystwyth on a permanent basis.
About the role
No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. As a general guide, your day-to-day duties may include:
ensuring that service delivery remains fully compliant with the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 and associated regulationsbe the responsible officer in the absence of the Manager/Deputy Manageradministering prescribed medication including controlled drugs to service user's and assist in the management of an effective system for the safe control and administration of medication in accordance with regional and internal policy and procedureproviding total care to clients according to daily routine as outlined in care plansproviding emotional support and reassurance to clients, particularly when they need to adjust to change/and or family crisisescorting clients out of the establishment, e.g. leisure tripscompleting daily recordsundertaking cleaning, laundry and dining room service Our ideal candidate
Previous experience of working in a care home is essential along with kindness, patience, respect and resilience.
Our offer to you
The 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 leavehealth and wellbeing initiatives including free lifestyle and counselling supportLocal Government Pension Schemeenhanced maternity, adoption and paternity payaccess to the Vivup lifestyle discounts and savings schemelearning and development opportunities to support career progressionsalary sacrifice schemes including the Cycle to Work scheme For more information about our employee benefits please click 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 application
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Additional information
This role includes weekend working as part of a normal working week or rota. The successful candidate will be entitled to the following pay:
Saturday - Time and a quarterSunday - Time and a half Job Description and Person Specification
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Get in touch
For further information and an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Chloe Williams-Lawless on
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 work Porth Gofal - Targeted Intervention Services
We 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 TeamIntegrated Assessment TeamEmergency Duty Team Targeted and Short-term Services
Direct Payments Support ServiceCentre for Independent Living (CILC) Logistics and Operations TeamTargeted & Enablement Integrated CareTechnology Enabled Care & Sensory ServicesOccupational Therapy Direct Services
Day Care Services TeamResidential Care Teams More information regarding our teams can be found here.
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