Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Ystradgynlais, Pontardawe, Brynamman, Coelbren, Neath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. In this rewarding role, you will support clients in their daily lives, assisting with personal care and practical tasks to enhance their well-being. With flexible hours and a commitment to innovation in care, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful difference while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Join a leading organization in the care sector and embark on a fulfilling career path with numerous opportunities for growth and development.

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; compassion and care are key.
• Ability to learn new skills and work as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

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: Access to vehicle required due to geographical location of role.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. With a career as a Care Assistant at Abacare, every day will be different from the next. Each will offer you the opportunity 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

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient too and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We want to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech, and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we have the size and success to offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and continue yours.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.