PURPOSE OF THE POST 
Receive experiences and support in the workplace to complete an apprenticeship and gain qualifications in adult care  
Support and encourage service users to be as independent as possible by assisting the individual their families and carers with tasks they cannot undertake on their own 
Ensure that the people of Gwynedd are at the heart of everything we do 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNCTIONS 
Any equipment required to provide the service  
Ensure appropriate management of service users property e.g. medication or cash 
MAIN DUTIES 
Overview 
The Community Home Care Service supports individuals in Gwynedd to enable them to continue living at home, in their community, as independently as possible. Many who work in the field like being able to make a difference to the lives of individuals, by raising a smile, getting to know and understand their needs, and helping them with tasks. There is enough variety in the role, as everyone's needs are different, and at times you will need to share their needs with a larger team, to help you achieve what matters to the individual. 
 
All Gwynedd Council apprentices are expected to demonstrate the following:   
  
The right behaviors and attitude   
Do your best in the day to day work and the qualification   
Contribute towards the success of the Council   
Working effectively as part of a team   
Communicate effectively  
Be ready to learn new things   
Understand exactly what is needed to work for the Council  
 
Here is an overview of the main duties of the job:​   
 
To ensure and respect the independence of service users through good care practices 
To provide support and carry out specific tasks e.g. personal care 
To communicate effectively with service users, families, staff and other agencies and respect confidentiality  
To record information in documents and service user's files 
To undertake cleaning and laundry duties and to prepare and serve meals and drinks as required 
To register with the Care Council in accordance with national guidelines. 
To comply with the requirements of the Protection of Vulnerable Adults policy and guidelines Wales. 
To act as a key worker if applicable 
 
As a Cyngor Gwynedd member of staff, you have the following responsibilities:   
 
Responsibility for self-development.    
Ensure that the Health and Safety rules in the workplace and the Council’s Health and Safety Policy are followed   
Follow the Council’s policies in relation to equal opportunities and equality.    
Responsible for managing information and to ensure that personal information is treated appropriately     
Commit to the Carbon Management Plan and encourage people to reduce the Council’s Carbon Footprint   
Responsibility to report any suspicion that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused   
 
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES 
Need to work unsociable hours over seven days on a rota basis. This will involve bank holiday and weekends as necessary. 
Dealing with individuals' personal funds in accordance with a care plan or Gwynedd Council's financial transactions guidelines 
At times there may be a need for the post holder to undertake sleep-in duties 
Need to work unsociable hours over seven days on a rota basis. This will involve bank holiday weekends as necessary 
Carry out duties delegated to you by your line manager