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Learning Disabilities Popty Prysur Support Worker

Gwynedd Council

Caernarfon, LL55 1SHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

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Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

17 November 2026

4 days left

Job description

Application forms are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH. Tel: 01286 679076. E-Mail: Swyddi@gwynedd.llyw.cymru

Purpose of the post

Support individuals with Learning Disabilities to develop skills in a kitchen that provides cakes for local shops.
An important aspect of the post is to help identify opportunities to develop skills/work opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and provide a positive experience of working in a kitchen that prepares cakes to be sold locally.
Develop skills such as preparing to make cakes, pack the goods and cleaning to allow the person to move towards paid or voluntary work.
Be part of a team that identifies the strengths of individuals and develop them for the work of employed or voluntary work.
There will be an opportunity to be creative by creating different types of cakes/biscuits, etc.
You will be working closely with an experienced team within Canolfan y Gwystl.
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the centre of everything we do.

Assist individuals with learning disabilities to live their lives in the way they wish to live, assist them to develop skills and ensure opportunities to be a part of their community.

Main duties and key tasks

Assist with the work of preparing and running Popty Prysur.
Support individuals with learning disabilities to take part in day-to-day work, for them to receive extensive experiences to develop skills in the workplace.
Attend team meetings.
Order stock.
Ensure high levels of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
Work to meet the well-being objectives of the individuals you are supporting and ensure and respect individuals' rights and empower their voice.
Contribute to and identify opportunities to amend and follow the individuals' Personal Care Plans and encourage taking positive and well-informed risks.
Co-operate and communicate with professional workers and families/carers and search for solutions that can help. Contribute to multi-disciplinary discussions.
Take advantage of the opportunity to receive supervision and mentoring from experienced staff members.
Follow local and national policies and procedures to identify, record, report and take part in safeguarding vulnerable adult protocols.
Responsible for administering, distributing and giving medication in accordance with policy.

Special circumstances

The post-holder must be able to undertake manual handling tasks which can include wheelchairs and hoists.
Expected to work across other service sites if necessary.

Essential requirements include a sensitive, committed, honest and reliable approach, the ability to work individually and as part of a team, QCF 2/NVQ 2 in Care (or similar qualification) or a commitment to qualify within a set timetable, good interpersonal and communication skills, and an understanding of the principles of providing care. Intermediate Welsh language skills are required.

For further information about this post please contact Dewi Llyr Jones on 01766 810749 or via e-mail DewiLlyrJones@gwynedd.llyw.cymru