Accommodation and Day Service Support Officer
Rhondda, Wales, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 2 days ago
Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.
Accommodation and Day Service Support Officer
Location – Ty Elai, CF40 1NY
Salary – Grade 11, £42,839 per annum
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is seeking a highly motivated Accommodation and Day Service Support Officer to support the delivery of key accommodation developments that improve the lives of adults across our communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to help support the strategic and operational activities of our adult social care accommodation and day services in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
As our Accommodation and Day Service Support Officer you will play a central role in facilitating the transformational change for the service to improve the wellbeing outcomes of our service users.
Working as part of a team and with partners both inside and outside of the Council you will provide project management support to the Head of Accommodation and Day Services to contribute with others towards the delivery of high quality services and facilitate an ambitious and successful capital programme to modernise and extend accommodation with care options for the residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
This post, amongst other things, requires someone with an inspiring, positive, &slshquot;action focused&slshquot; attitude and the ability and confidence to work well with a variety of professionals as well as the general public.
We are looking for someone who has a degree or equivalent together with Prince 2 Project Management qualification and evidence of project management experience. Experience of partnership working is essential as is the ability to produce high-quality reports and documents.
Why work for RCT?
Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance
In our comprehensive Workforce Wellbeing Strategy, which recognises the many elements influencing overall wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits and support services to help you thrive in the workplace.
You will have access to a range of wellbeing initiatives including discounted Leisure for life membership, ‘Vivup Card’ for discounts on hundreds of products and services and a Cycle to Work scheme.
We commission an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which gives access to 24/7 wellbeing support as well as a wealth of online resources including self-help workbooks, podcasts and health assessments.
Our pension scheme offers competitive benefits, with additional financial savings to be had with discounts on hundreds of products and technology and car purchase schemes providing additional ways to manage personal finance, all available through the staff benefits platform. There are further opportunities to boost financial wellbeing by learning more via the Salary Finance workshops.
In addition, we support work-life balance through flexible, family friendly policies and a generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days after 5 years of service, plus 8 public holidays and the option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days pro rata). Our inclusive workplace also celebrates diversity with staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, Disability and Carers network, Perthyn (LGBTQ+ Network) and Spotlight (open to Black, Asian, and minority ethnic staff).
For further information please contact Sian Nowell at: sian.nowell@rctcbc.gov.uk
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Accommodation and Day Service Support Officer
Location – Ty Elai, CF40 1NY
Salary – Grade 11, £42,839 per annum
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is seeking a highly motivated Accommodation and Day Service Support Officer to support the delivery of key accommodation developments that improve the lives of adults across our communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to help support the strategic and operational activities of our adult social care accommodation and day services in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
As our Accommodation and Day Service Support Officer you will play a central role in facilitating the transformational change for the service to improve the wellbeing outcomes of our service users.
Working as part of a team and with partners both inside and outside of the Council you will provide project management support to the Head of Accommodation and Day Services to contribute with others towards the delivery of high quality services and facilitate an ambitious and successful capital programme to modernise and extend accommodation with care options for the residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
This post, amongst other things, requires someone with an inspiring, positive, &slshquot;action focused&slshquot; attitude and the ability and confidence to work well with a variety of professionals as well as the general public.
We are looking for someone who has a degree or equivalent together with Prince 2 Project Management qualification and evidence of project management experience. Experience of partnership working is essential as is the ability to produce high-quality reports and documents.
Why work for RCT?
Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance
In our comprehensive Workforce Wellbeing Strategy, which recognises the many elements influencing overall wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits and support services to help you thrive in the workplace.
You will have access to a range of wellbeing initiatives including discounted Leisure for life membership, ‘Vivup Card’ for discounts on hundreds of products and services and a Cycle to Work scheme.
We commission an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which gives access to 24/7 wellbeing support as well as a wealth of online resources including self-help workbooks, podcasts and health assessments.
Our pension scheme offers competitive benefits, with additional financial savings to be had with discounts on hundreds of products and technology and car purchase schemes providing additional ways to manage personal finance, all available through the staff benefits platform. There are further opportunities to boost financial wellbeing by learning more via the Salary Finance workshops.
In addition, we support work-life balance through flexible, family friendly policies and a generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days after 5 years of service, plus 8 public holidays and the option to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days pro rata). Our inclusive workplace also celebrates diversity with staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, Disability and Carers network, Perthyn (LGBTQ+ Network) and Spotlight (open to Black, Asian, and minority ethnic staff).
For further information please contact Sian Nowell at: sian.nowell@rctcbc.gov.uk
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
Care Experienced Leavers – Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of the Council’s corporate parenting role it is committed to supporting its care experienced leavers. This means anyone who has spent time within the care system at any point in their life. We encourage applications from individuals who are care experienced to enable them to access employment, education, experiences and volunteering opportunities.
The Council will guarantee an interview for any care experienced leavers who wish to take part in the scheme who meet the essential criteria for the role.