Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Ystradgynlais; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant, making a real difference in clients' lives. You'll follow care plans, assist with personal care, and help with daily tasks. Flexible hours and competitive pay rates are offered.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Eligible for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• No social care experience required, but compassion and resilience are essential.
• Ability to care and willingness to learn new skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care, including bathing and dressing.
• Assist with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

£12.60 per hour. Travel time: £11.44 plus 45p mileage.

Location: Ystradgynlais, Pontardawe, Ystalyfera, Cwmllynfell, Brynaman, Coelbren, Neath, Glynneath, Resolven, Seven Sisters, Crynant

Pay Rate: Competitive pay rates from £12.60 per hour.

Shifts available: Flexible hours that work for you.

Access to vehicle required: Due to the geographical location of the role, access to a vehicle is required.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days, fresh challenges, exciting opportunities, and plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. As a Care Assistant at Abacare, every day will be different, offering you the chance to do meaningful work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to over 15,000 discounts nationwide.

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who support clients to live safer and supported lives in their own homes. You’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, managing incontinence, and supporting medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

No social care experience is required. We value compassion and the ability to care. Resilience and a willingness to learn new skills as part of a close-knit team are essential.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements every day thanks to our talented and committed team. We aim to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. As the largest care provider in the UK, we offer extensive career opportunities, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and develop your career with us.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.