Careers

Career Opportunities with us

We believe that our reputation for excellence in care, together with our commitment to staff sets us apart from similar organisations and makes us a great place to work

Current vacancies

Money Matters Services Co-ordinator

Location:                         Hybrid Working / Llanelli Office / Carmarthen Office

Salary:                             £28,226 pro rata per annum

Hours:                             30 hours per week

Length of Contract:      Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Come and join Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales as a Money Matters Services Co-ordinator and help improve the financial wellbeing for Carers in West Wales.

We value diversity in our workforce, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Deadline for applications is 9.00am on Monday 6th January 2025. Interviews TBC.

Important: We are unable to accept CVs for this role. For an application pack, please see below.

Send your CV or download our application pack and email:

hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

Care Coordinator

Location:                         Care Coordinator

Salary:                             £24,432 pro rata per annum

Hours:                             Part time – 22.5 hours per week

Length of Contract:      Permanent

Join our dedicated team as a Care Coordinator to support in the management of Crossroads Care services by working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary organisations to deliver support for carers and their families, in accordance with the organisation’s aims, objectives, values, policies, and procedures to maintain its high standards of care.

We value diversity in our workforce, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Deadline for applications is 9.00am on Friday 3rd January 2025. Interviews Thursday 9th January 2025.

Important: We are unable to accept CVs for this role. For an application pack, please see below.

Send your CV or download our application pack and email:

hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

Community Support Worker for Children, Young People, and Adults with Learning Disabilities and Complex Care needs

Location:                         Support Worker will work in the child’s/adult’s home or within the local community

Salary:                             £25,974 pro rata, per annum

Hours:                             Guaranteed or flexible hours contract

Length of Contract:      Permanent Contract, Temporary, Full time, or Part time positions, we try to accommodate the hours you require.

Hours:                             16 hours up to 40 hours

We are looking for flexible, motivated, and passionate Support Workers to join our team of qualified staff to look after children, young people, and adults with learning disabilities and complex care needs.

Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales is a not-for-profit charity supporting children, young people and their families for the last 42 years. Positions are available throughout Carmarthenshire.

We value diversity in our workforce, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information, contact us: hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

 

Send your CV or download our application pack and email:

hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

Carer Support Workers for Children and Young People with learning disabilities and complex care needs

Location:                        In the community

Salary:                            £25,974 pro rata, per annum

Hours:                            Guaranteed or flexible hours contract

Length of Contract:     Permanent Contract, Temporary, Full time, or Part time positions, we try to accommodate the hours you require.

Hours:                            16 hours up to 40 hours

We are looking for flexible, motivated, and passionate Support Workers to join our team of qualified staff to look after children and young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.

Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales is a not-for-profit charity supporting children, young people and their families for the last 42 years. Positions are available throughout Carmarthenshire.

We value diversity in our workforce, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information, contact us: hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

 

Send your CV or download our application pack and email:

hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

Carer Support Worker

Salary:                   £12 – £13.50 per hour (depending on task)

Contract Type:     Permanent

Hours:                    16 – 40 hours per week

Are you looking for a rewarding and worthwhile job opportunity? Come and join our team at Carers trust Crossroads West Wales, providing practical support to unpaid carers. 

We are recruiting for Carer support workers for Replacement Care, young adult and complex care. Positions are available in Llanelli, Carmarthen, Ceredigion, and surrounding villages. We value diversity in our workforce, and we encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

*Why Join Carers Trust?*

  • Mileage – paid at 45p per mile.
  • Attend a comprehensive induction and undertake shadowing with other experienced members of staff before delivering care alone all time you are paid for
  • No previous experience is required as full training is provided (Free online and face to face training) support given to complete a health and social care qualification.
  • Free enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (Immediate start with completed DBS)
  • Career development opportunities available for training Level 2 or 3 Health and Social Care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Store discounts and Blue light card
  • Access to Free counselling and support services

 

Send your CV or download our application pack and email:

hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

Trustees

Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales is a local charity, providing services for unpaid carers in Carmarthenshire for 40 years, with the benefit of being a Network Partner of Carers Trust.

We place Carers and the people they support at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is that we want every carer to be recognised, supported and offered services that help them maintain their own health and wellbeing.

Our mission 

  • To provide services that respond to the needs of carers and the people they support, offering them peace of mind and understanding
  • and works with them and other stakeholders to influence service innovation and growth.

We are looking for 2-3 Trustees to join our Board in the coming year. We are looking for people who are passionate about our mission.  We are particularly keen to ensure that we have a diverse Board, so we are looking for people from different walks of life and backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of caring. 

Finally, we are looking to fill some skills gaps on the Board, including public fundraising and marketing/PR/advertising. 

We would welcome applications from people who have one or more of these skills, but we also encourage other people to apply if they feel that they have useful skills and experience to offer!

Time commitment:             3 hours per month

Meetings:                              Six committee meetings per year including the AGM with option of attending both online and in person, and occasional sub-committees.

Other commitments:          Invitation to attend events and training courses during the year

Please note that this is a voluntary position, although reasonable expenses will be paid.

 If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

Apprenticeship Framework

Apprentice

Are you aged 16½ – 18? Are you looking to learn whilst earning?

Social Care Companies in Carmarthenshire are looking to employ Apprentices for a wide range of positions available throughout their business. They are looking for motivated, caring individuals, who would like to make a positive impact supporting people in their own homes. The right apprentice will be flexible, trustworthy, and passionate about delivering care to our clients. Five companies within this framework are now looking to add new members to our teams, upskilling new carers, giving then a wealth of knowledge whilst earning! They could even help towards passing your driving test!

The Position will offer:

  • Full time Apprenticeship with a full-time position available at the end of the apprenticeship (18 Months)
  • Balance of college and work-based learning.
  • 12 positions available within the framework
  • Mixture of Community and Office Based learning.
  • Designated Mentor & Peer Mentor groups.
  • Competitive hourly rates paid at £5.28 per hour.
  • Additional hourly rate for travelling in between calls, at £4.81 per hour.
  • Free Driving Lessons & Test (above 17 years old).
  • QCF Qualification gain a qualification in care with our support & guidance with a guaranteed position available after the apprenticeship.
  • Career Progression.
  • Support from Management.
  • Social Care Wales Registration.
  • Full Training & All-Wales Induction Framework provided.

If you would like any further information and for your expression of interest, please do not hesitate to contact Karen Samuel at karen.samuel@ctcww.org.uk or hrenquiries@ctcww.org.uk

Coleg Sir Gâr – Apprenticeship – Health and Social Care – Adults/Children & Young People Level 3 (colegsirgar.ac.uk)


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