Care Assistant

Abacare Limited; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacare Limited is seeking Care Assistants to provide meaningful support to clients in their homes. With flexible hours and a welcoming team environment, this role offers the chance to make a real difference. No prior experience is necessary, just compassion and a thirst for learning new skills.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and wellbeing platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No social care experience required.
• Essential skills include compassion, resilience, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Support clients with medication and practical tasks like shopping and housework.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Location: Abercwmboi, Cwmbach, Aberaman, Cwmaman, Aberdare, Abernant, Cwmdare, Gadlys, Penywaun, Hirwaun, Rhigos, Penderyn, Llwydcoed, and Trecynon.

Pay Rate: Welcome bonus of £150 upon completing 100 hours! £12.10 per hour.

Travel time: £11.44 per hour plus 28p mileage.

Shifts available: Flexible hours that work for you.

Access to vehicle required: If living in Aberdare, both non-drivers and drivers posts are available.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days with fresh challenges and exciting opportunities. As a Care Assistant at Abacare, every day will be different, offering you meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to over 15,000 discounts nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants support clients to live safer and supported lives in their own homes by following individual care plans. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care such as bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, using the toilet, and supporting medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

No social care experience is required. We value your compassion and ability to care. Resilience and willingness to learn new skills are essential as part of our close-knit team.