Care Assistant
Posting date: | 02 June 2025 |
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Hours: | Part time |
Closing date: | 12 June 2025 |
Location: | Caerphilly, Caerphilly County |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | REQ0010214 |
Summary
Working hours: x1 - 21 hours
x1 - 14 hours
Contract Type: Permanent/Part Time
Location: Castle View Residential Home, Caerphilly
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £13.26 to £14.13 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?
Castle View Residential Home is looking for 2 Care Assistants to provide care and support for older adults and older adults living with a dementia. Rota patterns of work are over a 7 day period. Approximate shift times are 7-2.30pm & 2.30-10pm. There will be opportunities to work additional hours.
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 a clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.
For the role, we ask that you:
are prepared to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale
have knowledge of principles that underpin quality care, e.g. dignity, choice, etc.
must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
show empathy and are courteous, responsive and sensitive to the needs of individuals
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 Mandy Chattaway on 02920 852554 or email chattm@caerphilly.gov.uk
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