Domiciliary Care Assistant

My Choice Healthcare; Porthcawl; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Porthcawl is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to help individuals remain independent at home. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with meals, and supporting mobility needs while ensuring a respectful and compassionate approach. A UK driving licence and personal vehicle are essential. This position offers paid travel time, supportive training, and opportunities to enhance your skills in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

Ongoing paid training

DBS check paid by the company

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and your own vehicle.
• Previous experience in care is essential.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care respecting dignity and privacy.
• Assist with meals and ensure hydration.
• Support mobility and medication prompts.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Record detailed notes post-visit.

Skills

Caring approach

Good communication

Reliability

Timekeeping

Job description

Domiciliary Care Assistant – Danygraig Domiciliary Care (Bridgend & Porthcawl)

Pay: £12.70 per hour + £12.21/hour paid travel time + 35p/mile

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time

Shifts: 07:00–15:00 and/or 15:00–22:30 | Weekends on a rota

Driving: Essential – must have own car

Make a Real Difference in Your Community

Danygraig Domiciliary Care is looking for kind, reliable, and motivated Care Assistants to support people living in their own homes across Bridgend and Porthcawl. If you want a role where your care helps people stay safe, independent, and comfortable, this could be the perfect opportunity.

Areas We Cover

• Cornelly
• Pyle
• Kenfig Hill
• Cefn Cribwr
• Laleston
• Porthcawl
• Ton Kenfig
• Bridgend Town
• Brackla

What You’ll Do

• Personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) delivered with dignity and respect
• Helping with meals, hydration, and general wellbeing
• Support with mobility, safe movement, and medication prompts
• Friendly companionship and emotional support
• Recording clear, accurate notes after each visit

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient, and respectful approach
• Full UK driving licence and your own vehicle (essential)
• Previous experience in care (essential)
• Willing to work alternate weekends on a rota
• Good communicator with strong reliability and timekeeping

What You’ll Receive

• Paid travel time at £12.21/hour
• 35p per mile mileage allowance
• Supportive local office team and approachable management
• Full induction and ongoing paid training
• DBS check paid for by the company
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan – claim back dental, optical & physio costs

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a rewarding role helping people remain independent at home, we’d love to hear from you.

My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.