Care Assistant - Aberdare

Brook Street Social Care; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a Care Assistant to support elderly residents in residential homes. The role includes flexible hours and providing personal care, maintaining residents' independence, and ensuring their safety. Ideal candidates should have care experience and strong communication skills. Weekly pay and holiday pay are included, along with opportunities for free training and support.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Pension scheme entitlement

Free training and refreshers provided

Separate holiday pay

Double pay on bank holidays

Qualifications

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year or a year in the last 5 years.
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks.
• Ability to undertake personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to elderly residents in residential care homes.
• Assist with personal care needs including bathing and dressing.
• Promote independence and engage residents in activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactivity

Job description

Care Assistant

Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc

Location: Pontypridd, Aberdare, Tonypandy and Talbot Green

Pay rate: Up To £20.01 an hour (PAYE - not via umbrella)

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay

Job Description

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the residential care homes. The position offers long days, night (wakes) shifts and split shifts (AM/PM)

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the residential homes. As an elderly care assistant, you will support elderly residents whilst supporting their daily needs and maintaining their safety and independence. Additionally, you will support elderly individuals with their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs.

Through working as part of a team, you will provide the highest quality of care to residents with the care home along with treating residents with respect for their choices and preferences.

Some residents may require assistance with personal care needs which may include bathing/showering, toileting, dressing etc. We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication.

You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of activities.

Requirements

• 6 months UK based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
• Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
• Willing to undertake personal care
• To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users
• Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

Benefits of joining us

• Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees)
• Offer shifts via your availability
• 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
• Pension scheme entitlement
• Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it) and double pay on bank holidays
• Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders
• Online time sheets and payslips
• Free training and refreshers provided! No fee for certificates!