Carers Development Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 30 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £31,537 i £33,699 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Aberaeron, Ceredigion |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 5 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ106283 |
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We are looking to recruit a Carers Development Officer to join our Carers and Community Support team on a permanent basis.
The role of the Carers Development Officer aims:
• To continually improve the quality and range of support and services available to meet the needs of unpaid Carers of all ages and backgrounds including Parent Carers and Young Carers
• To Assist the Carers and Community Support Team in supporting the local authority to carry out its unpaid Carers duties in line with current legislation
• To take the lead in agreed areas of work in response to the needs of the team and Carers
On a day-to-day basis you will:
• Engage with Carers to enable them to feel supported, consulted and heard in the decisions making processes that affect their lives
• Facilitate the continual improvement of integrated and appropriate support to Carers across health, social care and the third sectors
• Develop Innovative and creative ways to encourage Carer participation and co-production which contribute to enhanced Carers awareness, and support services
We are looking to recruit an individual, who:
• Can think creatively and find innovative solutions to create improvements in services for Carers
• Has excellent and effective listening, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Has an ability to promote and encourage engagement of others at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds in a range of public and professional settings
• Can respond sensitively and confidentially in a courteous and professional manner to remarks, queries or complaints received from a variety of sources and in a range of formats
In addition to the above, we require an individual with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. A successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the desired standard within two years of appointment.
In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible hours scheme, competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found on our careers website. In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
Please see our careers website for the Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you require any further information about this role please contact: sarah.griffiths@ceredigion.gov.uk
Interviews will be held: In Person, in Penmorfa, Aberaeron.
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.
The role of the Carers Development Officer aims:
• To continually improve the quality and range of support and services available to meet the needs of unpaid Carers of all ages and backgrounds including Parent Carers and Young Carers
• To Assist the Carers and Community Support Team in supporting the local authority to carry out its unpaid Carers duties in line with current legislation
• To take the lead in agreed areas of work in response to the needs of the team and Carers
On a day-to-day basis you will:
• Engage with Carers to enable them to feel supported, consulted and heard in the decisions making processes that affect their lives
• Facilitate the continual improvement of integrated and appropriate support to Carers across health, social care and the third sectors
• Develop Innovative and creative ways to encourage Carer participation and co-production which contribute to enhanced Carers awareness, and support services
We are looking to recruit an individual, who:
• Can think creatively and find innovative solutions to create improvements in services for Carers
• Has excellent and effective listening, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Has an ability to promote and encourage engagement of others at all levels and from a wide range of backgrounds in a range of public and professional settings
• Can respond sensitively and confidentially in a courteous and professional manner to remarks, queries or complaints received from a variety of sources and in a range of formats
In addition to the above, we require an individual with a degree of fluency in the Welsh language. A successful applicant without the required Welsh language skill will be fully supported to reach the desired standard within two years of appointment.
In exchange for your skills and commitment, we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible hours scheme, competitive annual leave allowance and a generous pension contribution scheme. More information about our wide-range of employee benefits can be found on our careers website. In addition, we are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
Please see our careers website for the Job Description and Person Specification.
Should you require any further information about this role please contact: sarah.griffiths@ceredigion.gov.uk
Interviews will be held: In Person, in Penmorfa, Aberaeron.
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.
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