Care Assistant

ND Care & Support Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care and support is seeking dedicated Care Assistants in Cardiff. This rewarding role involves helping individuals maintain their independence in their homes, providing essential personal care, and offering companionship. With a commitment to excellence, the company supports its staff with ongoing training, flexible shifts, and a range of benefits. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate nature, a full driving license, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid DBS & Blue Light Card

Paid travel time & mileage

Paid waiting time

Free PPE & uniform

Ongoing training opportunities

Supportive management

Free access to wellbeing events

Access to high street and travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Excellent career progression

Qualifications

• Essential: Full UK Driving license or international driving license.
• Looking for compassionate individuals to support clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with medication and personal care.
• Support daily living activities and provide companionship.
• Commit to a minimum of 25 hours a week.

Skills

Compassion

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Driving License

Communication

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Specialist Equipment

Job description

Care Assistant, Llanbradach, Cardiff

• Location: Cardiff
• Area: Llanbradach
• Duration: Ongoing
• Salary: £13.45 - £14.01 per hour
• Start date: Immediate
• Job Type: Permanent
• Sector: Care & Support
• Posted: 01/12/2024
• Benefits: Paid DBS & Blue Light Card, Paid travel time & mileage, Paid waiting time

Job Description

Caring Hearts, Driven by Excellence!

Here at ND Care & Support, we are looking for dedicated individuals in the Llanbradach area, to support people to remain independent in their own homes with dignity. You might already be working in the Care industry or looking for a more rewarding change of career; whatever your goal is, we will support you every step of the way. As a registered member of the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), we pride ourselves in the exceptional level of service we offer to our clients, carried out by our remarkable Carers.

A full UK Driving license or an international driving license and your own car are essential.

We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS check, Social Care Wales registration fee and a Blue Light Card-saving you over £70 (We will reimburse you for the Blue Light Card and SCW registration fee on proof of purchase and once you have worked for us for more than four weeks). We will also cover the cost of your DBS, your Social Care Wales registration and your Blue Light Card. Finally, we will even pay you to attend a five-day Induction and training course at our Abertillery office (paid at national minimum wage once you have worked for us for a minimum of 50 hours).

The Role:

• Assisting or prompting individuals with administering medication and treatments.
• Supporting with personal care, such as washing, and dressing.
• Duties around the house, including washing dishes, laundry and tidying up.
• Moving individuals safely using specialist equipment.
• Preparing food and prompting or assisting at mealtimes.
• Companionship and emotional support.
• Trips out into the community for appointments and wellbeing.
• Committing to working a minimum of 25 hours a week, and every other weekend.

Above all, we are looking for compassionate, kind-hearted people, who are dependable and always prepared to go that extra mile. If this is you, then we can't wait to hear from you.

Introduce us to like-minded people and once they have been in post for 12 weeks, you both get a £150 bonus!

What ND Care & Support offers:

• Regular work
• Flexible shift patterns
• Travel time, waiting time and mileage payments
• Full paid visits, not minute by minute
• Free PPE & uniform
• Support to achieve Social Care Wales Registration
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Supportive management
• Free access to wellbeing events and webinars
• Access to high street and travel discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Excellent career progression

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