Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2025 |
| Location: | Caerphilly, Caerphilly County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ0010145 |
Summary
We are recruiting Care Assistants at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Contract Type: 4 x Casual / Relief
Location: Brodawel Resource Centre, Court Rd, Caerphilly CF83 2QW
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult’s Residential Care Sector.
We pay an attractive salary of £13.26 per 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?
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults. 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 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.
It is essential that applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in care (Previously known as NVQ 2) or a willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe.
For the role, we ask that you have:
Knowledge of principle that underpin quality care, e.g. dignity, choice, etc.
Experience of working as part of a team.
The commitment to achieving high standards
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
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Walters on 07968375059 or email waltet@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contract Type: 4 x Casual / Relief
Location: Brodawel Resource Centre, Court Rd, Caerphilly CF83 2QW
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult’s Residential Care Sector.
We pay an attractive salary of £13.26 per 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?
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults. 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 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.
It is essential that applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in care (Previously known as NVQ 2) or a willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe.
For the role, we ask that you have:
Knowledge of principle that underpin quality care, e.g. dignity, choice, etc.
Experience of working as part of a team.
The commitment to achieving high standards
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
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Walters on 07968375059 or email waltet@caerphilly.gov.uk
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