Community Care Worker

Seren Support Services Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a Care Worker to provide companionship and assistance with everyday tasks. The role offers flexible hours with competitive pay, and no prior experience in care is required. Ideal for someone with a positive attitude and a willingness to be a team player, this position supports clients in their own homes to promote independence.

Benefits

Free blue light discount card

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Own car required.
• Able to work alternative weekends.
• No previous experience in care needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meaningful social interaction for clients.
• Help with tasks like meal preparation and light housework.
• Accompany clients to appointments or shopping.
• Assist with personal care like bathing and dressing.

Skills

Positive person

Team player

Professional manner

Friendly attitude

Job description

Care Worker - Community Based

Overview

Care Worker based in the community, with contracted hours of 0-37.5 per week. Location: Bridgend / Maesteg. Shifts available: 7am-3pm and/or 3pm-11pm.

Carer pay rate: £12.60 plus travel time and mileage 0.40ppm. Benefits include free blue light discount card, Employee Assistance Program, ongoing training and development, and long service awards. Cycle to work scheme is also available.

Essential criteria

• Positive person.
• Your own car.
• Able to work alternative weekends (this makes it fair for all staff).
• Right to work in the UK
• Willing to be a team player.
• Professional manner at all times.
• Friendly attitude towards all staff and clients.
• Please note - people do NOT need experience in care for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
• Help with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and light housework
• Accompanying to appointments or shopping
• Personal care - supporting our clients with essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Who are we?

We have been providing care and support services since 2011, helping individuals live their life as independently as possible. Our service is designed to provide care in the comfort of our service users’ own homes, always maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.

What do our current care staff say about working for us…

“I couldn't have been happier working for Seren. My manager was amazing, and she has a human touch approach to everyone.”