Care Assistant - Tonypandy - £26,300 per year

Care Wizard; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Induction & training

Career development

Team events

Rewarding work

Job summary

Derive Care Limited is seeking Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our team across Monmouth and Newport, Wales. This community-based role requires travel between clients' homes, with a full UK driving licence and vehicle access mandatory. Roles include full-time and part-time hours, offering flexible working opportunities and ongoing training.

You will deliver compassionate care, support daily living activities, and help clients maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Caring, respectful and dependable attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing development.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Assist with personal care, dressing, bathing, toileting and continence care.
• Support mobility, transfers and daily living activities.
• Assist with meals, hydration and medication where trained and authorised.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence and choice.
• Assist with household tasks related to the client's wellbeing.
• Support appointments, shopping and community activities.
• Monitor and report changes in wellbeing or safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Driving license

Vehicle access

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Training willingness

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Employer: Derive Care Limited

Locations: Monmouth and Cardiff, Wales

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time, Permanent

About The Role

Derive Care Limited provides high-quality, person-centred domiciliary care to support individuals to remain safe, independent and comfortable in their own homes. We are looking for caring, reliable and motivated Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our team across Monmouth and Newport. This is a community-based role involving travel between clients' homes. A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle are mandatory. Part time - 15-20 hrs a week. Full time - 35-45 hrs a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support clients with personal care, dressing, bathing, toileting and continence care.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and other daily living activities.
• Support with meals, hydration and medication where trained and authorised.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence and choice.
• Assist with appropriate household tasks related to the client's wellbeing.
• Support clients with appointments, shopping and community activities where required.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' wellbeing or any safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate and confidential care records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and company procedures.
• Work professionally with clients, families, colleagues and other professionals.

Essential Requirements

• Full UK driving licence – mandatory.
• Access to a vehicle – mandatory.
• Caring, respectful and dependable attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete mandatory training and ongoing development.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays where required.
• Satisfactory references and required pre-employment checks.
• Enhanced DBS check where required.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential. Full training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Paid mileage for eligible work-related travel.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Supportive management and care coordination.
• Career development and qualification opportunities.
• Team activities and staff events.
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to people's lives.

Working Environment

You will work in clients' homes across Monmouth and/or Newport travelling between visits as required. This role involves working independently in the community and may include personal care, mobility support and other physically active duties.

Our Values

At Derive Care Limited, we are committed to providing care with dignity, respect, kindness and compassion, while promoting independence, choice and quality of life. We also value our staff and aim to create a supportive, friendly and positive team environment.