Overview
Care Assistant - Aberdare at Virtual Bridges
Hours: Flexible/Agency/Ad Hoc
Location: Pontypridd, Aberdare, Tonypandy and Talbot Green
Pay rate: Up To £20.01 an hour (PAYE - not via umbrella)
Holiday pay is separate, not inclusive of hourly pay (e.g., £12.50 + holiday pay).
What youll be doing
Your role is to provide support and care to elderly residents within residential care homes. The position offers long day shifts, night (awake) shifts and split shifts (AM/PM). As an elderly care assistant, you will support residents with daily needs while maintaining their safety and independence, and support their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through care, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs. You will work as part of a team to provide high-quality care, treating residents with respect for their choices and preferences. Some residents may require assistance with personal care such as bathing/showering, toileting and dressing. Strong communication skills are required, as some individuals supported may use non-verbal communication. You will help promote independence, develop life skills and encourage participation in activities.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions.
Qualifications
* 6 months UK-based care experience in the last year OR a year in the last 5 years
* Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
* Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks
* Willing to undertake personal care
* Approachable, friendly, proactive and able to engage with service users
* Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
Benefits of joining us
* Weekly pay and paid PAYE (no umbrella companies; you accrue holiday pay and there are no hidden fees)
* Shifts offered via your availability
* 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care
* Pension scheme entitlement
* Separate holiday pay (you have a year to use it) and double pay on bank holidays
* Access to specialist support through Mental Health First Aiders
* Online timesheets and payslips
* Free training and refreshers provided (no fee for certificates)
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