Care Assistant

M & D Care; Swansea; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid induction

Qualifications funded

Training & progression

Simply Health after probation

Blue Light Card discounts

Refer a Friend £500

Employee bonuses

Pension scheme

Free MOT

DBS costs paid

Social Care Wales registration paid

Job summary

M&D Care in Swansea is seeking compassionate and motivated Support Workers to join our Specialist Residential Services across South Wales. You will support adults with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism to live meaningful, fulfilling lives in our home environments.

No prior care experience is required; we provide comprehensive training, paid induction, and opportunities for qualifications and career progression. A full UK driving licence and flexible weekend rota are essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to work across a weekend rota.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities for residents.
• Encourage independence and life skills.
• Assist with community activities, hobbies and interests.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support.
• Support with personal care while promoting dignity.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Work closely with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Positive attitude

Reliable

Calm under pressure

Good communication

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Swansea, SA6 5AP
Salary: Up to £14.42 per hour; overtime opportunities
Contract: Full-time and part-time available
Shift Pattern: Days, nights and weekends

Looking for a career where you can genuinely change lives?

At M&D Care, we are looking for compassionate and motivated Support Workers in our family oriented organisation to join our Specialist Residential Services across South Wales. You will support adults with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism to live meaningful, fulfilling lives in their home within our well-equipped residential homes.

This is not just a care job.

It is an opportunity to build positive relationships, help people achieve goals that matter to them, and be part of a team that makes a lasting difference every day. Whether you already work in care, retail, hospitality, customer service or sales, we would love to hear from you. We recruit based on values, attitude, and commitment. We can teach the rest.

Why Join M&D Care? We Invest in Our People and offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid induction and comprehensive training
• Fully funded qualifications- QCF Level 2 and above
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities and career progression pathways
• Simply Health benefit after probation
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £500 per referral
• Employee recognition awards and yearly employee bonus
• Pension scheme
• Free MOT
• Social Care Wales registration cost and DBS checks paid for

What You will Be Doing

Every day will be different, but your role may include:

• Supporting people with daily living activities
• Encouraging independence and life skills
• Assisting with community activities, hobbies and interests
• Providing emotional and behavioural support
• Supporting with personal care when required, and promoting dignity and choice in all areas of someone’s day
• Maintaining accurate records and reports
• Working closely with families and healthcare professionals

We are interested in speaking to people who are:

• Caring and compassionate
• Positive and resilient
• Reliable and committed and calm under pressure

• Good communicators who are passionate about supporting those in our care to reach their full potential.

Essential

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work flexibly across a rota including weekends
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience working within care or support services
• QCF Level 2 or 3 Health & Social Care qualification
• Experience supporting people with complex needs, autism or learning disabilities

You do not need previous care experience to join our team. We are looking for caring, motivated individuals with the right values and a genuine desire to make a difference. Through our comprehensive training and ongoing support, we will help you develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in the role.

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Many of our managers started their careers as Support Workers. Whether your ambition is to become a Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager or Registered Manager, we will support you every step of the way.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about helping people achieve their goals and live their best lives, we'd love to hear from you.