Care Assistant

Hendre Limited; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a friendly and dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. The position involves providing high-quality care to residents, fostering their independence, and participating in daily activities. Successful candidates will receive support for professional development and enjoy a range of benefits.

Benefits

Fully paid induction and training programme

Medicash - healthcare cashback

Free uniform

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee assistance programme available 24/7

Shopping and activity discounts

Family Friendly organisation

Support from Learning and Development team

Qualifications

• Must complete a QCF Level 2 qualification, supported with paid training.
• Experience or willingness to learn about care practices.
• Friendly and dedicated attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care to residents promoting independence.
• Participate in day-to-day activities of the care home.
• Safeguard residents' dignity.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

QCF Level 2

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 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

Cwmbran House Care Home is a purpose-built single-storey care home for over 65s in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran. It has 56 bedrooms across three separate living areas. We focus on giving a great quality of life to our residents, whatever their abilities and needs are.

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 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.