Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in Port Talbot is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their team. The role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay, and a variety of benefits, including 28 days annual leave and paid training. Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a caring attitude, patience, and strong communication skills. Join a community dedicated to making a difference in local lives.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Company Mobile Provided

MOT Fully Paid For

Enhanced maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay entitlement

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Paid training

Self-development

Access to in-house app

Work for the largest care company

Qualifications

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group.
• Successfully passed DBS screening.
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times.
• Eagerness to engage in vocational training programs.
• Display initiative and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal care including hygiene.
• Collect prescriptions and provide medication reminders.
• Prepare meals for clients.
• Ensure housekeeping is maintained.
• Assist with mobility for clients.

Skills

Effective communication

Interest in client care

DBS screening

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

Initiative

Job description

At Abacare (A CCH Group Company), we are more than just a care provider. We are a supportive community with a proud history of raising standards in care since 2009. Today, we are the largest care company in the United Kingdom, with more than 260 locations and 14,000 care professionals delivering 1.5 million hours of care every month.

Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant seeking a fulfilling role? Abacare are looking for individuals like you to join our team!

Pay Rate:£12.70 (£12.90 Weekends) per hour plus mileage!
Location: Port Talbot, Swansea
Hours:Flexible, Part Time, Full Time (Paid Travel Time & Guaranteed Hours)

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship.

We understand thatnot everyone drives.Ifyou travel bybicycleyou are very welcome tojoin us.With ourcycle to work schemeand localised rotas, this is an excellent opportunity for those who want to make a difference in their own community without needing a car.

Abacare is in search of a caring and empathetic Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to the local people ofPort Talbot - Swansea, ensuring their needs are met with kindness and professionalism.

As an integral member of Abacare, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the well‑being and quality of life of each individual under your care.
Your responsibilities will include

• Companionship–being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care–all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication–collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes–preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping–keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility–help with getting around

The successful Care Assistant will ensure this is done with the highest level of understanding and dignity for our clients.

If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey where every interaction counts, join us in creating a warm and supportive environment with our clients.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring to the team?

• Proficient in effective communication across all levels
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in working with our specific client group
• Successfully passed DBS screening
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• Demonstrate eagerness to engage in vocational training programs, continually enhancing skills and knowledge
• Display initiative and autonomy

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• Refer a friend scheme– earn £300 per referral!
• Company Mobile Provided
• MOT Fully Paid For!
• Enhanced occupationalmaternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupationalpaternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits andWell-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave(pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Cardeligibility – exclusive staff discounts at big brands for you
• Flexible hours, part and full time available
• Local work and paid mileage
• Paid training– online and face to face
• Self-development– progression opportunities
• Access to ourin-house app
• Work for thelargest care companyin the UK!
• No experience necessary

Book an interview at atime and date to suit you!