Female Part Time Activities Care Assistant (Cardiff)

ivolve care & support; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK adult social care provider seeks caring individuals to support adults with diverse needs in Cardiff. The role involves providing personal care, engaging in meaningful activities, and empowering individuals to lead fulfilled lives. Ideal candidates are honest, reliable, and passionate about making a difference. Competitive compensation and rewarding perks included.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Flexible working hours

Birthday off with pay after a year

£300 refer a friend scheme

Industry-leading recognition

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable).
• Commitment to undertake training and development.
• RQF Level 2 or above in social care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health needs.
• Provide personal care including support with continence and medication needs.
• Engage in activities like cooking, art, and social outings.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Passion to make a difference

Education

Good general education

Job description

Overview

Shifts: 24hrs, 2x 12hrs shift, Flexible over 7days

Location: St Saviours, 115 Splott Road, CF24 2BY

Payrate: £12.60 - £12.90 per hour

Sponsorship: We do not provide sponsorship for this role

Social Care Wales: You will have six months from starting the position to register for your SCW pin

A UK Driving License is essential for this role!

About Us

We’re one of the largest adult social care providers in the UK today – and we plan to keep growing and benefiting more lives.

Our support is dynamic, person-centred and fulfilling, so people can enjoy a flourishing life. We deliver care and support with energy, passion and positivity.

Through our Residential, Supported Living and Complex Care services, we support people’s interests and inspire new ones. We do this through a mix of bigger planned activities and smaller everyday goals and tasks. We really understand each individual, so we create a person-centred plan to help them Strive every day.

We\'re very proud to be recognised as one of the best organisations to work in by ‘The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025'

Role Overview

• You’ll support adults with lots of different needs such as learning disabilities, autism, ABI and mental health
• You’ll support them to flourish in a place they call home. You’ll empower the people we support to be ambitious and live fulfilled lives
• You’ll give high-quality support tailored to people’s needs
• You’ll do activities like cooking, art or listening to music. And get out for movie nights and food outings
• You’ll provide personal care including support with continence needs; health and medication needs; handling personal possessions; finances and documents; shopping. Help them to have good levels of personal and environmental hygiene
• You’ll follow our procedures, so we give consistent, safe, and reliable care and support

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good general education
• Honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, and a passion to make a difference
• Commitment to the aims and objectives of the home and of Ivolve
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the ISA List (where applicable)
• A commitment to undertake training and development

Desirable

• RQF Level 2 or above in social care
• Previous experience within social care setting
• Knowledge and commitment regarding Equal Opportunities
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks
• Confident IT user

Our Support

We go beyond expectations for our colleagues as well as the people we support. Our reward package includes much more than pay, 5.6 weeks annual leave, flexible working hours and pension. Your birthday off with pay after a year of service and there is a £300 refer a friend scheme too!

In addition, we also offer the following:

• Industry-leading recognition
• Social, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Training and development to reach your potential

If you’re ready for a job that can truly make a difference and you’re up for a challenge, then this is the role for you!

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