Location: Blaen Y Waun, Carmarthenshire. Full time 39 hours per week plus sleep‑ins. Pay starts at £12.75 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications, plus £55 per sleep‑in. Driver licence essential.
Overview
As part of Orbis Education and Care, Priority Childcare provides specialist support to young people who may have experienced childhood trauma, face mental health challenges, or both. Blaen Y Waun welcomes caring, resilient, and motivated Care Assistants to help transform the lives of children and young people.
A Day in the Life of a Care Assistant at Blaen Y Waun
* Supporting children and young people's emotional and physical needs in a safe, caring environment.
* Acting as a positive role model, encouraging independence and confidence.
* Supporting with school, social and work‑based activities, as well as community outings.
* Tailoring support to meet individual needs and development plans.
* Recording progress, activities, and any incidents clearly and accurately.
* Helping with everyday tasks such as meal preparation and general household duties.
* Providing support at Ty Canol, the second home of Blaen Y Waun, just a few minutes up the road.
What you’ll need as a Care Assistant
* A compassionate, resilient, and caring nature.
* A valid driving licence (essential).
* Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep‑ins and weekends.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Previous care experience is helpful but not essential; full training is provided.
Please note: This role involves regulated activity with children and requires an Enhanced DBS with a barred list check.
Benefits
* Employee assistance, wellbeing champions and salary finance support.
* Blue Light Card – discounts on over 15,000 UK retailers and businesses.
* Refer a Friend bonus – earn up to £1,000.
* Career development – funded QCF and genuine progression; 97% of managers promoted internally.
* Health Shield Plan after probation.
* Enhanced maternity / paternity leave after 12 months of continuous service.
* Paid time off for cancer screening and appointments – proud signatory of the JGHR pledge.
At Priority Childcare, our values are built on PASSION – putting People first, being Accepting, Supporting one another, Sharing ideas, staying Innovative, creating Opportunities, and welcoming New people.
Priority Childcare, part of Orbis Education and Care, is proud to be an inclusive employer.
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