Care Assistant - Cardiff North inCardiff inCardiff PUBLISHED 6 OCT 2024

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Assisting with shopping, meal preparation and simple domestic tasks.

Please note this is a community based role so you will be required to have a Full UK Driving Licence and your own reliable vehicle.

We are looking for passionate, motivated and empathetic individuals to join our incredible team of healthcare heroes in the Cardiff North area.

We hire on values meaning you don’t need previous experience.
We will give you full training and ongoing coaching to give you everything you need to be a great Care Assistant.

We can't care for our clients if we don’t care for our team, so we offer all our Care Assistants:

£12.00 ph weekdays
£13.00 ph weekends
£16.00 ph bank holidays
35p mileage allowance
PAID Social Care Wales Registration
Blue Light Card
Rewarding Career Progression opportunities
PAID Shadowing shifts
Guaranteed Hours contracts available after 6 month probation period
Monthly Staff Awards
Staff Social Events

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high quality care & support to our customers in every aspect of daily life including:

Supporting our customers with personal care
Providing companionship
Assisting with shopping, meal preparation and simple domestic tasks
Supporting with medication management
Promoting independence to our customers as an alternative to residential care homes.

Shifts:

7am – 3pm and 3pm – 11pm – Monday to Sunday
One evening per week
2 shifts every other weekend

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Care to join us? Please apply today and we will be in touch!

Opportunities available in:
Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff Bay, Grangetown, Splott, Canton, Caerau and also Rumney, Llanrumney, St Mellons and Tremorfa.

Cardiff North, Radyr, Morganstown, Whitchurch, Lisvane, Llanishen, Heath, Rhwbina, Pentyrch, Creigiau

£12.00 ph weekdays
£13.00 ph weekends
£16.00 ph bank holidays
35p mileage allowance
PAID Social Care Wales Registration
Blue Light Card
Rewarding Career Progression opportunities
PAID Shadowing shifts
Guaranteed Hours contracts available after 6 month probation period
Monthly Staff Awards
Staff Social Events

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high quality care & support to our customers in every aspect of daily life including:

Supporting our customers with personal care
Providing companionship
Assisting with shopping, meal preparation and simple domestic tasks
Supporting with medication management
Promoting independence to our customers as an alternative to residential care homes.

Shifts:

7am – 3pm and 3pm – 11pm – Monday to Sunday
One evening per week
2 shifts every other weekend

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.

3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.

4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.

5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.

6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.

9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.

Personal Qualities:

1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.

2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.

3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.

4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications:

While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:

1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.

2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.

3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.

Experience:

Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.

Continuous Development:

Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.

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