Care Assistant
Caerphilly County Borough Council
* Location: Newbridge, Caerphilly
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Hours: Full-time
* Posted: 7 hours ago
We are recruiting Casual Care Assistants at Caerphilly County Borough Council. This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team. Ty Iscoed Residential Home is looking for casual care assistants to provide care and support for older adults living with 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. Salary is £13.69 per hour with access to training and development opportunities.
You must be able to make a positive difference to people and be sensitive, supportive and non-judgemental. You will work to create a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals.
Role requirements:
* Knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care (e.g., dignity and choice).
* Effective communication, both verbal and written; understanding of sensitive and confidential information; courteous and responsive to individual needs.
For the role, you are expected to have:
* A requirement to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
* Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
* Ability and willingness to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep-in duties.
We offer 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.
Application information:
* We require evidence of your right to work in the UK (e.g., birth certificate, passport, or work permit).
* The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and will include an enhanced DBS check. The Social Care Wales (Registration) Rules 2023 require registration with Social Care Wales within six months of start date for relevant roles.
* Job title: Care Assistant
* Job reference: REQ0010456
* Date posted: 19/09/2025 | Application closing date: 02/10/2025
* Location: Newbridge
* Salary: £13.69 per hour (Grade 5: SCP 7)
* Contractual hours: 0 | Basis: Relief
How to apply and contact:
* Informal discussions about the role can be arranged with Lee Mills at 01495 243189 or via email.
* Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Notes:
* We are legally required to verify right to work in the UK.
* If you have difficulty applying online, please contact for further information.
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