Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,201 to £25,795 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | Rhymney, Tredegar |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | REQ0010199 |
Summary
We are recruiting a Care Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Working hours: 35 Hours
Contract Type: Part Time/Fixed Term until 30th April 2026
Location: Min y Mynydd Residential Home
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Services Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £24,201 - £25,795 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?
Min Y Mynydd Residential Home is looking for a Care Assistant to provide care and support for older adults living with a dementia. 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.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A requirement to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
3. Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wendy Jones on 01685 840595 or email jonesw1@caerphilly.gov.uk
Working hours: 35 Hours
Contract Type: Part Time/Fixed Term until 30th April 2026
Location: Min y Mynydd Residential Home
This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Services Team.
We pay an attractive salary of £24,201 - £25,795 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?
Min Y Mynydd Residential Home is looking for a Care Assistant to provide care and support for older adults living with a dementia. 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.
For the role, we ask that you have:
1. A requirement to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
3. Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.
We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.
After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Wendy Jones on 01685 840595 or email jonesw1@caerphilly.gov.uk
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