Care Assistant

Hafod Housing Association Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Hafod Housing Association Limited in Cardiff is seeking a kind and reliable Care Assistant to support Gwynfa residents with daily living, personal care, meals and wellbeing activities. You’ll help maintain independence and dignity in a warm, supportive home.

This part-time role is 23 hours per week across 1 day shift and 1 night shift. No previous care experience is required; a QCF in Health and Social Care may be provided, with DBS checks organised and paid for.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and caring approach with a genuine desire to support people.
• Good communication to build trust and work with others.
• Reliability and willingness to learn; able to follow routines and care plans.
• Respectful, person-centred attitude valuing independence.
• Emotional resilience and calm manner when supporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical support to residents with daily living activities, mobility and personal care.
• Build trusting relationships and offer emotional support to help residents feel safe and valued.
• Encourage independence and involvement in activities that matter to residents.
• Digitally monitor and record care needs per care plans, reporting concerns and keeping colleagues informed.
• Work as part of a team following Hafod’s standards, policies and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

QCF Health & Social Care

Job description

Here for people. Here for communities. Here for you.

Make a real impact every day as a Care Assistant at Hafod.

We’re looking for kind, caring and reliable people to join our team. You’ll support people with daily living activities and personal care like washing, dressing, helping people use the bathroom as well as supporting with meals, wellbeing activities and routines.

It’s hands on rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference to the people you support, and no two days are ever the same.

We put people first, offering great training, supportive teams and opportunities to grow your career in care.

Please note: We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a part-time role working 23 hours per week across 1 day shift and 1 night shift.

Some of our homes may have limited public transport links, and some shifts start early or finish late. You’ll therefore need reliable transport to and from work.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide personal and practical support to residents, including help with daily living, mobility, personal care such as washing, dressing and helping people use the bathroom, and offering general wellbeing support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships, offering kindness, conversation and emotional support to help residents feel safe and valued.
• Support residents to stay as independent as possible, encouraging choice and involvement in activities that matter to them.
• Digitally monitor and record care needs accurately, following care plans, reporting concerns and keeping colleagues informed.
• Work as part of a team, contributing to a warm, inclusive environment and following Hafod’s standards, policies and safeguarding responsibilities.

You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.

What you’ll bring

• A kind, patient and caring approach, with a genuine desire to support people.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build trust, listen and work positively with others.
• Reliability and willingness to learn, with confidence to follow guidance, routines and care plans.
• A respectful, person-centred attitude, valuing each individual's choices, dignity and independence.
• Emotional resilience and a calm manner, especially when supporting residents with varied needs.

Previous care experience isn’t essential, your compassion, reliability and desire to help others are what count. We’ll teach you what you need, and you’ll have the chance to complete a QCF qualification in Health and Social Care, which is a recognised award that supports your skills and career development in Care.

If you’re successful at the end of the recruitment process, we’ll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we’ll organise and pay for.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Support and adjustments

We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.

About the home

Gwynfa is a welcoming three-storey home in the peaceful Llanishen area of Cardiff, providing 24-hour personalised support for adults with a range of needs, including mental health conditions and physical or learning disabilities. With cosy shared spaces, a bright dining area and a lovely garden, it’s a warm, supportive place to work where colleagues help people feel safe, supported and at home.

You’ll find more information about Gwynfa here