Care Assistant

Role overview

This position supports people in their own homes by assisting with everyday personal care and practical needs in a respectful, dignified way that helps maintain independence. The role is designed to provide the kind of support a family member might reasonably give, and it does not include duties that require a qualified nurse.

Location: Cardiff & The Vale of Glamorgan

Hours: Flexible

Main duties

• Help customers get up in the morning and settle in at night, including assistance with dressing, undressing, washing, bathing, and toileting.
• Support mobility and help people who live with physical disabilities, including continence care and use of personal aids or equipment.
• Provide bedside support for customers who are unwell and need help with feeding and similar day-to-day needs.
• Deliver care and companionship for people receiving end-of-life support.
• Encourage mental and physical wellbeing through conversation, outings, reading, writing, hobbies, and leisure activities.
• Carry out light household tasks such as making and changing beds, basic cleaning, emptying commodes, and general tidying.
• Wash, mend, and organise customers’ clothing.
• Set tables and trays, prepare and serve simple meals, and handle clearing up and washing dishes.
• Complete written records, contribute to customer reviews, and take part in training activities.
• Follow company policies and procedures consistently.
• Report any important changes in a customer’s health or personal situation to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager.
• Support customers in becoming as independent as possible.

Personal qualities sought

• Self-driven and well organised.
• Adaptable and able to work flexibly.
• Compassionate and sensitive to others’ needs.
• Able to take initiative when required.
• Strong communication skills.

Additional information

The role is open only to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK.

Candidates must also own their own vehicle and hold a valid UK driving licence.

An application form is required, and an uploaded CV is optional with a maximum file size of 3 MB.

The application form asks where the applicant heard about the opportunity, with options including Google Search, Social Media, Word of Mouth, Offline Advertising, Radio, Community Event, Shaw Trust, Other, Indeed, Adzuna, SocialCarePeople, JoinSocialCare, and Reed.

Caremark Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan is based at Suite F1 & F2, The Business Centre-Cardiff House, Cardiff Rd, Barry CF63 2AW, and the contact email provided is cardiff@caremark.co.uk.

Alternative: WPA.

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