Care Assistant

Abacare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK care provider is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. The role involves assisting with personal care, medication, and practical tasks. No prior experience is required, but a strong willingness to learn and a caring attitude are essential. This full-time position offers a pay rate of £12.70 per hour with various benefits including enhanced maternity pay, pension scheme, and annual leave.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Pension scheme

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility with access to discounts nationwide

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience needed, but compassion and ability to care are essential.
• Must be resilient and willing to learn new skills.
• Team-oriented and supportive approach required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and medication management.
• Assist with practical tasks such as shopping and housework.
• Follow individual care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job

Care Assistant role at Abacare

Location: Ystradgynlais, Pontardawe, Ystalyfera, Cwmllynfell, Brynaman, Coelbren, Neath, Glynneath, Resolven, Seven Sisters, Crynant

Pay Rate: £12.70 per hour (£12.90 weekends). Travel time and mileage paid. Shifts available: Flexible hours that work for you. Access to vehicle required due to geographical location of role.

What you’ll do

Our care assistants are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. You will support clients to live safer and more supported lives in their own homes, following individual care plans and assisting with personal care (e.g., helping clients bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet) and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes and housework.

Qualifications

You don’t need any social care experience to apply for this role. We’re more interested in your compassion and ability to care. You’ll need to be resilient and willing to learn new skills and develop your knowledge as part of a close-knit team.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Death in Service Payment
• Pension scheme
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility with access to discounts nationwide

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to the talent and commitment of our people. We aim to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As a large UK care provider, we offer career opportunities, choice and security.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Job details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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Note: This description is provided to reflect the job role and does not imply a current opening status.