Care Assistant

ND Care and Support; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Bridgend is seeking caring individuals for flexible afternoon and evening roles. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and assisting with medication. Candidates must have a reliable attitude and access to a car. Competitive pay, training, and support provided for all new joiners.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Mileage & travel pay

Access to wellbeing events

Free PPE & uniforms

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Kind-hearted, reliable, and compassionate attitude.
• Willingness to make a real difference in the community.
• Full enhanced DBS check completed.
• Access to a UK or international driving licence and own car.
• Willingness to follow a structured two-week rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with medication and health needs.
• Help with food preparation and light domestic tasks.
• Drive between clients.

Job description

Overview

Join ND Care & Support - where caring for others means being truly valued yourself. Are you someone who finds purpose in helping others? At ND Care & Support, we're looking for caring, dependable, and dedicated individuals in the Maesteg area for afternoon and evening roles. This is the perfect opportunity if you want to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexibility. Whether you're an experienced Carer or exploring a rewarding new career path, we'll support you every step of the way with comprehensive training, ongoing development, and a supportive team that values your contribution. As a registered provider with Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), we take pride in delivering exceptional, person-centred care, thanks to our incredible team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Assist with medication and health needs
• Help with food preparation and light domestic tasks
• Drive between clients (UK or international licence + own car required)

Requirements & Qualifications

• Kind-hearted, reliable, and compassionate attitude with a willingness to make a real difference in the community
• Supportive, patient, and flexible approach
• Full enhanced DBS check completed
• Access to a UK or international driving licence and own car (for client visits)
• Willingness to follow a structured two-week rota (including every other weekend)

Pay, Benefits & Work Patterns

• £14.12 per hour weekdays | £14.68 per hour weekends (includes rolled-up holiday pay)
• Flexible hours - part-time or full-time to suit you
• PM shift: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Mileage & travel pay - 25p per mile + paid waiting time (up to 29 mins at NMW)
• Enhanced DBS & Social Care Wales registration fee paid
• Blue Light Card (saving you £70+)
• Paid for full visits - not just contact time; full paid visits
• Free PPE & uniforms
• 5-day induction training (paid after working 100 hours) + ongoing support; Regular work
• Flexible shift patterns; Travel time, waiting time and mileage payments
• Access to wellbeing events and webinars; High street and travel discounts
• Professional development opportunities and excellent career progression
• Support to achieve Social Care Wales Registration

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.