Care Assistant

Make a real impact every day as a Care Assistant at Hafod.

Were looking for kind caring and reliable people to join our team. Youll support people with daily living activities and personal care like washing dressing helping people use the bathroom as well as supporting with meals wellbeing activities and routines.

Its hands on rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference to the people you support and no two days are ever the same.

We put people first offering great training supportive teams and opportunities to grow your career in care.

Please note: Were unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Were offering PT/FT hours with a range of shift options including long days early late and night shifts across weekdays and weekends. Well talk through your availability and what works for you while making sure we cover the shifts the home needs to provide the best care for our residents.

Some of our homes may have limited public transport links and some shifts start early or finish late. Youll therefore need reliable transport to and from work.

What youll be doing

• Provide personal and practical support to residents including help with daily living mobility personal care such as washing dressing and helping people use the bathroom and offering general wellbeing support.
• Build positive trusting relationships offering kindness conversation and emotional support to help residents feel safe and valued.
• Support residents to stay as independent as possible encouraging choice and involvement in activities that matter to them.
• Digitally monitor and record care needs accurately following care plans reporting concerns and keeping colleagues informed.
• Work as part of a team contributing to a warm inclusive environment and following Hafods standards policies and safeguarding responsibilities.

You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.

What youll bring

• A kind patient and caring approach with a genuine desire to support people.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build trust listen and work positively with others.
• Reliability and willingness to learn with confidence to follow guidance routines and care plans.
• A respectful person-centred attitude valuing each individuals choices dignity and independence.
• Emotional resilience and a calm manner especially when supporting residents with varied needs.

Previous care experience isnt essential your compassion reliability and desire to help others are what count. Well teach you what you need and youll have the chance to complete a QCF qualification in Health and Social Care which is a recognised award that supports your skills and career development in Care.

Interested in applying

Submit your application online.

Wellreview all applications and ifyoureshortlistedwellget in touch to arrange an interview atBrocastle Manor Care Home

Please note that all successful applicants must be registered or be prepared to register with Social Care Wales (SCW) as a requirement of the role.

Ifyoudlike some tips or advice with the recruitment processweveput together some helpful guidancehere.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Support and adjustments

Werecommitted to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage please let us know andwellbe happy to help.

About the home

Brocastle Manor Care Home in Bridgend is a large 80 bed care home providing superior care and support within a warm and welcoming environment. At Brocastle residents in need of residential and EMI care are supported to live as independently as possible in a safe environment with staff and management providing high standards of care.

Youllfind more information aboutBrocastleManorhere

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At Hafod were a socially conscious not for profit organisation providing housing care and support across south Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission Get the basics right connect with you and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities.

Were committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included but respected valued and safe to be themselves. When people feel theybelong they bring their best and that benefits all of us.