Senior Care Assistant

We are looking for a friendly and dedicated Senior Care Assistant who is seeking a rewarding job within one of our care homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a high level of care to our residents, promoting their independence while safeguarding their dignity. In addition, the successful candidate will support the management in the smooth running of the home, making this an ideal role for someone looking to develop their skills supporting the registered manager.

The successful candidate will have previous experience as a care assistant and hold a Minimum Level 2 QCF qualification.

This is a permanent role working 35.25 hours per week. Please note that we are not offering sponsorship with this role.

• £13.64 per hour
• Fully paid induction and training programme
• DBS check paid by Hafod
• Free Uniform
• Social Care Wales registration fee reimbursed by Hafod (
  * if required)
• Medicash - cashback health plan
• Employee assistance programme and well-being resource available 24/7
• Perks: a range of shopping and activity discounts and cashback options
• We are a Family Friendly organisation
• Pension scheme

Plas y Garn Care Home provides accommodation for over 65s in Pontypool, Torfaen. We focus on giving a great quality of life to our residents, whatever their abilities and needs are. Our team of specially trained staff provide tailored care to all of our residents, including those who require EMI care and those with dementia.

We provide a range of learning and development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career. From technical training to leadership development, we have a range of programmes available for you.

Our Behaviours guide the way we work, shape the way we grow and make sure each of us, whatever we do, can have a positive impact within our roles. To find out more about our Behaviours please see the attached Hafod Behaviours Framework.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please click 'Apply' and you will be diverted to our recruitment platform. To apply, you are required to submit an application form. If successful, a DBS check will be required.

Closing date: 24 February 2026

Hafod reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.