Care Assistant (mornings and afternoons) - 23.5 hours - Cartref Porthceri

TN United Kingdom; Barry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Barry is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver exceptional personal and emotional care to older adults, including those with dementia. The role involves working 23.5 hours a week on a flexible rota, providing support in a residential setting. Ideal candidates will have experience in person-centered care and effective communication skills. Join a team committed to improving residents' well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centered care, support with daily activities.
• Willingness to participate in training and pursue a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, physical, and emotional care in a residential setting for older adults.
• Work on a 6-week rota with shifts from 6:45am to 9pm.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience in providing person-centered care

Education

City and Guilds level 2

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Care Assistant (mornings and afternoons) - 23.5 hours - Cartref Porthceri, Barry

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Client:

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Location:

Barry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Care Assistant (mornings and afternoons) - 23.5 hours - Cartref Porthceri

About us

Cartref Porthceri aims to improve residents’ life experience and well-being by providing quality care in a safe, homely environment, with support that is value-based, outcome-focused, and tailored to each individual.

Core values:
- Ambitious: Forward-thinking, embracing new ways of working, investing in our future.
- Open: Open to ideas, accountable for decisions.
- Together: Working as a team, engaging with customers and partners, respecting diversity, committed to quality.
- Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan, serving our communities, and being part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Qualified to City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice) or equivalent: Grade 4 - £24,790 to £25,584 pro rata, £12.65 to £23.20/hr.
Unqualified/working toward City and Guilds level 2: Grade 3 – £24,404 pro rata, £12.65/hr.

Hourly rate enhancements apply for unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays).

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday and Bank Holidays

Shift pay rates:

• 12 am – 6 am: Time & 1/3
• 6 am – 10 pm: Plain time
• 10 pm – 12 am: Time & 1/3

Hours of work: 1 vacancy – 23.5 hours/week, on a 6-week rota with shifts from 6:45am to 2pm and 1:45pm to 9pm, working Monday to Sunday.

Role description: To provide personal, physical, and emotional care in a residential setting for older adults, including those with dementia.

Visa Sponsorship: This position does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

About you:

• Experience in providing person-centered care, support with daily activities, and emotional support to vulnerable adults.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to participate in training and pursue a professional qualification.