Care Assistant

Abacare Limited; Ystradgynlais; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacare Limited is seeking Care Assistants to provide vital support for clients in their own homes. This role offers flexibility with hours and training opportunities, allowing you to engage in meaningful work that significantly impacts the lives of clients.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

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 discounts

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required.
• Essential qualities include compassion, resilience, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.
• Support clients with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Ability to learn new skills

Job description

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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: Yes, due to geographical location of role

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 and rewarding 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 more than 15,000 discounts nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet, and support them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

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