Care Assistant

Hendre Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Cardiff. This permanent role offers 23.5 hours per week, with a focus on providing excellent care that promotes resident independence. Candidates must be willing to achieve a QCF Level 2 qualification, with fully paid training provided. The position comes with numerous benefits, including healthcare cashback and an extensive induction programme.

Benefits

Fully paid induction and training programme

Medicash - healthcare cashback

Free uniform

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7

Discounts and cashback options

Family Friendly organisation

Support from Learning and Development team

Qualifications

• Friendly and dedicated personality.
• Ability to promote independence and dignity for residents.
• Willingness to complete training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care to residents in a residential care home.
• Participate in day-to-day activities and support residents.
• Complete required training and qualifications.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

QCF Level 2 qualification

Job description

We are looking for a friendly and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a rewarding job within one of our care homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of care to our residents which promotes their independence while safeguarding their dignity. As part of the team, you will participate in the day to day activities of the home.

This is a permanent role working 23.5 hours per week

As part of this role, you will be required to complete a QCF Level 2 qualification, we will support you to do this and your training time will be paid

Benefits

• £12.64 per hour
• Fully paid induction and training programme
• Medicash - healthcare cashback
• Free uniform
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
• ‘Perks’ – a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
• We are a Family Friendly organisation
• Develop with the support of our Learning and Development team

Where you will be working

Gwynfa is a residential care home in the Llanishen area of Cardiff and provides accommodation for 16 residents, each with their own private bedroom. The project provides 24-hour care and support for elderly and people who have experienced poor mental health.

Opportunities for development

We provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development, we have a range of programmes available for you.

Our Behaviours

Our Behaviours guide the way we work, shape the way we grow and make sure each of us, whatever we do, can have a positive impact within our roles. To find out more about our Behaviours please see the attached Hafod Behaviours Framework.

Next steps

If you would like further information about this opportunity, please contact Saskia Aubrey at [e-mail]

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform. To apply for this role, you are required to submit an application form.

Closing date:

If successful for this role a DBS check will be required

Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

We are part of the WeCare Wales guaranteed interview scheme. Please continue to apply and you will be asked to attach copies of certificates (Safeguarding and Introduction to Social Care). We will be in touch when we have received your application.