Care Assistant

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Bargoed; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults. The role requires effective communication and a commitment to promoting independence and wellbeing. Applicants should be working towards Level 2 in care or be willing to achieve the qualification. Competitive salaries ranging from £12,131 to £21,296 based on hours worked are offered, along with excellent benefits and opportunities for training.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to older adults in a dignified manner.
• Promote independence and wellbeing for residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families.

Skills

Experience of working with older people

Effective communication

Ability to work flexibly

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in care or willingness to achieve

Job description

Overview

Ty Clyd Residential Home is looking for 2 x Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults. You will be required to carry out duties to support residents in a dignified and respectful manner, promoting independence and wellbeing and adopt a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to older adults in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and a person-centred approach for residents.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and colleagues, in writing and verbally.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people is beneficial but not essential.
• Knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care (e.g., dignity and choice).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post; courteous and responsive to individuals’ needs.
• Essential: applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in care (previously NVQ 2) or willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe.
• The ability and willingness to work flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Hours and Salary

• 28 hours per week: 4 x 7 hour shifts over a 7 day week, on a 2 week pattern.
• 17 hours per week (34 hours every 2 weeks): Week 1 - 14 hours; Week 2 - 20 hours. These hours rotate; additional hours may be available.

Disability Confident

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Benefits

• Salary: £12,131 - £12,930 (17 hours per week); £19,980 - £21,296 (28 hours per week).
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

Can you make a positive difference to people? Are you sensitive, supportive and non-judgemental? Would you like to be part of a team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals?