Compassionate Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Growth

Hafod Housing Association Limited; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Hafod Housing Association Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living tasks, personal care, and wellbeing activities at Plas y Garn in Pontypool. You will work as part of a friendly team, ensuring residents feel safe, valued and independent as much as possible.

No formal care qualification is required initially; training is provided and a QCF qualification in Health and Social Care can be pursued. A transport option may be needed for some shifts.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and caring approach to support residents.
• Good communication and listening skills to build trust.
• Reliable and willing to learn, able to follow care plans and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical support to residents with daily living tasks.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and offer emotional support.
• Encourage independence and resident involvement in activities that matter to them.
• Digitally monitor and record care needs, follow care plans and report concerns.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

QCF Health & Social Care

Job description

Hafod Housing Association Limited is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents with daily living tasks, personal care, and wellbeing activities at Plas y Garn in Pontypool. You will work as part of a friendly team, ensuring residents feel safe, valued and independent as much as possible.

No formal care qualification is required initially; training is provided and a QCF qualification in Health and Social Care can be pursued. A transport option may be needed for some shifts.