Care Assistants

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Bargoed; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Job summary

Ty Clyd Residential Home, part of Caerphilly County Borough Council, is seeking Care Assistants to support older adults with dignity and respect, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Experience with older people is beneficial but not essential; you should be working toward Level 2 in care. Shifts include 07:00–14:30 and 14:30–22:00, across a 7-day rota.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of person-centred care.
• Willingness to achieve Level 2 in care if not yet held.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends and sleep-in duties.
• Understanding of dignity and choice in quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for older adults.
• Promote residents' independence and wellbeing.
• Adopt a person-centred approach in daily tasks.
• Communicate effectively with residents, colleagues and family.

Skills

Person-centred care

Flexible work pattern

Dignity & choice in care

Written and verbal communication

Education

Level 2 in care (NVQ 2)

Job description

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation. We pay an attractive salary of £14.83 - £15.56 per hour and offer access to training and development opportunities. Can you make a positive difference to people? Are you sensitive and supportive and non-judgmental? Would you like to be part of a team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals? Ty Clyd Residential Home is looking for Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults. You will be required to carry out duties to support residents in a dignified and respectful manner, promoting independence and wellbeing and adopt a person-centered approach. Experience of working with older people would be beneficial although not essential. You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity and choice. You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, possess clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals. Rota patterns of work are over a 7-day period. Approximate shift times are 07:00 - 14:30 & 14:30 - 22:00.
It is essential that applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in care (Previously known as NVQ 2) or a willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe. For the role, we ask that you have:

• Knowledge of person-centred care.
• The ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
• Knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care, e.g. dignity, choice, etc.
• We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.