Care Assistant

Abacare; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join its team in Port Talbot, Swansea. The role involves assisting clients with personal care, companionship, and medication management while ensuring their well-being and dignity. Applicants should have effective communication skills, patience, and a willingness to engage in training programs. Flexible hours are available for part-time and full-time work, along with competitive pay rates and numerous benefits including training, maternity pay, and local work opportunities.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Company mobile provided

Fully paid MOT

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Flexible hours and local work

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with clients and team members.
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in providing personal care.
• Successfully pass DBS screening prior to employment.
• Maintain patience and compassion while delivering care.
• Eagerly engage in training to develop skills.
• Show autonomy in carrying out tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Help clients manage medications and reminders.
• Prepare nutritious meals for clients.
• Maintain a clean and organized living space.
• Support clients in mobility and transportation.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in working with specific client group

DBS screening passed

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Initiative and autonomy

Job description

Company 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: £12.70 (£12.90 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.

Abacare is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people of Port 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.

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

What’s in it for you?

• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well‑being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility – 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 our in‑house app
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!
• No experience necessary

Book an interview at a time and date to suit you!