Care Assistant

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is recruiting Casual Care Assistants at Ty Iscoed Residential Home. As a Care Assistant, you will provide care for older adults living with dementia, promoting their independence and wellbeing. The role requires effective communication skills and a willingness to work flexible hours. Attractive salary of £13.69 per hour and opportunities for training and development are included.

Benefits

Attractive salary of £13.69 per hour

Access to training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care (e.g., dignity and choice).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Aim to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for older adults with dementia.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.
• Support residents in a homely atmosphere.

Skills

Knowledge of care principles

Effective communication

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Caerphilly County Borough Council is recruiting Casual Care Assistants at Ty Iscoed Residential Home.

Working hours: 0 Hours

Contract Type: Casual/Relief

Location: Ty Iscoed Residential Home

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for older adults living with dementia in a dignified and respectful manner.
• Promote independence and wellbeing and adopt a person-centred approach.
• Support residents in a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care (e.g., dignity and choice).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; maintain confidentiality and respond sensitively to individuals’ needs.
• Aim to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties.

Benefits

• Attractive salary of £13.69 per hour.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount schemes.

Additional Information

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After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Mills on 01495 243189 or email [e-mail].