Care Assistant

Location: Castle View Caerphilly

This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Services Team.

We pay an attractive salary of £18,384.65 - £19,659.78 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Can you make a positive difference to people? Are you sensitive and supportive and non-judgemental? Would you like to be part of a team that promotes a homely, warm atmosphere where people are respected as individuals?

Castle View Residential Home is looking 1 x Care Assistant to provide care and support for older adults living with a 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. You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity and choice. You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, possess clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.

It is essential that applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in care (Previously known as NVQ 2) or a willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe.

For the role, we ask that you have:

1. Requirement to achieve a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care within an agreed timescale.
2. Shows empathy, and is courteous, responsive and sensitive to the needs of individuals.
3. Able and willing to work flexibly including weekends, bank holidays and sleep in duties.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification on our website, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Mandy Chattaway on 02920 852552 or email chattm@caerphilly.gov.uk