Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A large care employer in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in living independently at home. The role involves following care plans and assisting with personal tasks such as bathing and shopping. Ideal candidates will possess compassion, a care mindset, and a willingness to learn. Competitive pay rates starting at £12.70 on weekdays are offered, along with various benefits including enhanced leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required; compassion and willingness to learn are valued.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans and assist with personal care.
• Help with practical tasks such as shopping and housework.

Skills

Compassion

Care mindset

Resilience

Willingness to learn

Job description

Abacare Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom

Overview

Join the Care Assistant role at Abacare. This position involves supporting clients to live safer and more independent lives in their own homes, following individual care plans and assisting with personal care and practical tasks.

What you’ll do

• Follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and support with medications
• Help with practical tasks such as shopping, mealtimes and housework

What you’ll need

• No prior social care experience required; compassion, care mindset, resilience and willingness to learn are valued

Pay, allowances and shifts

• Pay Rate: £12.70 weekdays (£12.80 weekends)
• Travel time and mileage paid
• Shifts available: various hours; some weekend availability is required
• Access to vehicle required due to geographical location of role

Locations

Locations include: Treharris, Troed-Y-Rhiw, Merthyr Vale, Merthyr Town, Gurnos, Cefn Coed, Galon Uchaf, Dowlais, Twynyrodyn, Georgetown, and surrounding areas

What we offer

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

Why join us

We are transforming care through smart methods and technology. As a large UK care employer, we offer wide career opportunities, stability and ongoing development.

Employment details

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

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.

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