Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Company Mobile Provided

MOT Fully Paid For

Flexible hours

28 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Job summary

Abacare, part of the UK’s largest care company, is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for Port Talbot (Swansea area). Pay rate £13.45 per hour (£13.65 weekends) plus mileage. Flexible hours available, including part-time and full-time roles, with paid travel time and guaranteed hours.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered. Bicycles are welcome via our cycle-to-work scheme, and local rotas support community-based work without a car.

Qualifications

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our client group.
• Successfully passed DBS screening.
• Patience, compassion and a positive attitude at all times.
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs and develop skills.
• Display initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Companionship - being a friendly face and preventing loneliness.
• Personal care - all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Medication - collecting prescriptions and providing reminders.
• Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping - keeping the home as they like.
• Mobility - help with getting around.

Skills

Communication skills

Client empathy

DBS clearance

Patience & compassion

Willingness to train

Initiative & autonomy

Job description

At Abacare (A CCH Group Company), we are more than just a care provider. We are a supportive community with a proud history of raising standards in care since 2009. Today, we are the largest care company in the United Kingdom, with more than 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care every month.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? Abacare are looking for individuals like you to join our team!

Pay Rate:£13.45 (£13.65 Weekends) per hour plus mileage!
Location: Port Talbot, Swansea
Hours:Flexible, Part Time, Full Time (Paid Travel Time & Guaranteed Hours)

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

We understand thatnot everyone drives. Ifyou travel bybicycleyou are very welcome tojoin us. With ourcycle to work schemeand localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

Abacare is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people ofPort Talbot - Swansea, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism.

As an integral member of Abacare, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being and quality of life of each individual under your care.
Your responsibilities will include

• Companionship-being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care-all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication-collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes-preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping-keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility-help with getting around

The successful Care Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the team?

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
• Successfully passed DBS screening
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Refer a friend scheme– earn £300 per referral!
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Cardeligibility - exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training– online and face to face
• Self-development– progression opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary