Job Description

32,061 - 35,412 per year. Full time (37 hours per week), until March 31, 2027, with the new & exciting 'Next steps project'. The team aims to focus on enabling a move on from day services and support development and Promotion of early help, prevention and community engagement.

Post title:

Senior Day Service Officer

Post number:

SS.73913

Salary:

32,061 - 35,412 per year

Job description:

Senior Day Service Officer (SS.73913) Job description

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Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.73913

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 23 September 2025

Further information

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Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity within social care?

Ask yourself these questions?

Are you a motivated and driven person? Can you assist in promoting the delivery of a New Service Model? Can you take direction from the manager on a day-to-day basis and undertake duties as requested? Are you a calm and able to manage under pressure to meet the demands of the service? Can you work effectively under the direction of the manager when facilitating selection of staff and identifying and implementing training? Would you be able to assist the manager to support induction, assign roles & responsibilities, provide strong leadership & support and advise the staff team? Are you organised in your approach & are you able to meet deadlines? Do you have a positive attitude to care in the community? Can you communicate well with others? Do you hold a good level of knowledge and competency with IT skills? Have you had experience of supporting people with learning disabilities for a minimum of 1year? Can you support people to achieve their personal outcomes and key work with individuals as well as work with people collectively? Could you support the development of individual plans, activities and opportunities with people in a person-centred way? Can you work with other professionals and family members in an open & honest manner whilst, respecting the confidentiality of the individual you are supporting? Are you a warm, friendly, caring and a person with a can-do attitude? Can you help forge and develop links with the community? Do you and enjoy making a difference to peoples' lives? Do you have a flexible and committed approach? Are you a car owner /driver with a full driving licence? Can you present information both verbally & written in a clear & meaningful way &maintain accurate and clear documentation? Do you have the relevant qualification QCF-3/5 or equivalent? Or a willingness to work towards this qualification. Can you adhere to the councils' policies & procedures? Are you willing to undertake all relevant training?

An opportunity has arisen for a

Temporary Senior Day Service Officer -37 hours per week, up until 31 March 2027

, to work as part of the Next Steps Project in Adult service provision.

We are looking to give the right person an opportunity to work with us.

The service will support individuals to move on from their current day service and engage in other opportunities within the community. We support individuals with care and support needs, and help people to meet their personal outcomes, ensuring what matters to the person is always most important. This is how we can help you do a great job and few things that may matter to you. You will be part of a new & dynamic project You will be supported to undertake the relevant training, to gain understanding, knowledge and skills to undertake the role. You will receive regular supervision, guidance, support and encouragement in the role. You will work 5 days per week Mon to Friday Other benefits include an excellent rate of pay Does this sound like something that would be good for you? if so it's time to apply online on the Swansea council website.

If you would like to discuss the role before you apply, please contact the Operations Manager -

Deborah Webb

on -

01792-588614

Please read full job description and person specification for details of Role.

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