Care Assistants

Care Assistant

Caerphilly County Borough Council View all jobs

• Caerphilly
• £15,718 per year
• Permanent
• Part-time

12 hours ago

We are recruiting a Care Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 1 x 14 hours / 1 x 21 hours

Contract Type: 1 x Permanent / 1 x Fixed Term until 27/02/2027

Location: Brodawel Residential Home, Caerphilly

Team: Adult Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £10,478.81 - £10,997.19 (14 hour) / £15,718.22 - £16,495.78 (21 hour) and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Can you make a positive difference to people? Are you sensitive and supportive and non-judgemental? Would you like to be part of a team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals?

Brodawel Residential Home is looking for 2 x Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults living with a dementia. You will be required to carry out duties to support residents in a dignified and respectful manner, promoting independence and wellbeing and adopt a person-centred approach.

Experience of working with older people would be beneficial although not essential. You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care, e.g., dignity and choice. You must have ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, possess a clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post, and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.

Rota patterns of work are over a 7-day period. Approximate shift times are 7-2.30pm & 2.30-10pm. There will be opportunities to work additional hours.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A willingness to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
• Knowledge of person-centred care.
• The ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the Study Smarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Social Care Wales (Registration) Rules 2023 set out the requirement for all residential childcare workers, domiciliary care workers, adult care home workers, residential family centre workers to be registered with Social Care Wales within six months from your start date in post.

Experience of working with older people would be beneficial although not essential. You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity and choice. You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, possess clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.

Rota patterns of work are over a 7-day period. Approximate shift times are 7-2.30pm & 2.30-10pm. There will be opportunities to work additional hours. For the role, we ask that you have:

• A willingness to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
• Knowledge of person centred care.
• The abilirty to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. We pay an attractive salary of £10,478.81 - £10,997.19 (14 hour) / £15,718.22 - £16,495.78 (21 hour) and offer access to training and development opportunities.