Casual Care / Domestic Assistant - Tegfan

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Paid registration with Social Care Wales

Free training programme

Generous workplace pension scheme

Access to discounts with Blue Light card

Job summary

A local council in Wales is seeking a Casual Care / Domestic Assistant to join their dedicated team at Tegfan Resource Centre. In this flexible role, you will assist individuals with dementia by performing domestic tasks, cooking, and providing personal care. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be reliable, and have a positive outlook. Offered benefits include paid training, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression. A supportive environment with a focus on personal development awaits you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with older people or individuals with disabilities is advantageous.
• Willingness to complete All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) and register with Social Care Wales.

Responsibilities

• Perform general domestic tasks and kitchen duties.
• Provide personal care for residents and service users.
• Be flexible and available at short notice to cover staff absences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Positive outlook

Job description

Casual Care / Domestic Assistant - Tegfan

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Job Description

Are you a caring individual with a desire to help people, looking for a flexible Care / Domestic role? If so, we are actively looking for individuals to join our dedicated team.

Mae’r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Location

Tegfan Resource Centre
Llewelyn Street
Aberdare
CF44 8HU

Tegfan is set in its own grounds in Trecynon - Aberdare, within walking distance of a bus station.

About Us

We provide high standard quality of care for up to 45 individuals with a diagnosis of dementia. We support our residents to maintain skills, encourage independence, and promote dignity and privacy. We respect people’s choices and engage individuals in activities and social outings. As a regulated service, we focus on encouraging individuals' care needs and plans that are outcome based.

The role

We are interested in hearing from people who are reliable, have excellent communication skills, and work well with others. Duties will include general domestic tasks, kitchen duties, and personal care of residents and service users.

You will need to be flexible and available at short notice to support our home and cover periods of absence of permanent staff during the week, weekends, and nights.

Candidates should have a positive outlook and an understanding of the needs of older people. Previous experience working with or spending time with an older person or a person with a disability would be an advantage. Successful candidates will be supported to complete the All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) and registration with Social Care Wales.

Benefits

• Paid DBS
• Paid registration with Social Care Wales
• Fully supported and free training programme
• Shadowing experienced members of staff at induction
• Full necessary PPE and thorough risk assessments in accordance with government guidelines
• Free dedicated Occupational Health Service including self-referral physiotherapy and confidential counselling services
• Generous workplace pension scheme
• Staff benefits discount card
• Access to Blue Light card discounts
• Opportunities for career progression

Are you interested?

For an informal chat or to learn more about the role, please contact our home and management team.

Tegfan Resource Centre – Dawn Williams – [phone].

We are part of the WeCare Wales guaranteed interview scheme. Please contact us by telephone or email with a copy of certificates (Safeguarding and Introduction to social care). We will be in touch once we have received your information.

Safeguarding & EEO

Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council. You will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

The Council values diversity in its workforce and is committed to ensuring no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process. We offer staff networks including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network, and the Perthyn LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. The Council is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above, if you meet the essential criteria.

Applications are received on a rolling basis. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application was unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in a position within the Council.