Community Care Assistant – Bridgend & Porthcawl
Location: Porthcawl / Bridgend
Pay: £12.70/hour + £12.21/hour travel time + 35p/mile mileage
Contract: Permanent – Full-Time or Part-Time
Shifts: 07:00–15:00 and/or 15:00–22:30 (including weekends & bank holidays)
Driver essential – access to your own vehicle is required
Care Where It Counts – In the Heart of Your Community
We’re looking for caring, reliable, and flexible Community Care Assistants to help older adults live safely and comfortably in their own homes across Bridgend and Porthcawl.
Whether you have experience in care or are new to the sector, if you’ve got the right values, we’ll provide full training and support to help you thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing personal care (washing, dressing, toileting) in a respectful and dignified way
- Supporting with meals, medication, and mobility
- Offering companionship and emotional reassurance
- Building trusting relationships with clients and their families
- Keeping clear and accurate records
- Communicating effectively with your care team
What We’re Looking For
- Naturally kind, patient, and professional
- Flexible with shift patterns and happy to work alternate weekends
- Reliable and confident working independently
- Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (essential)
- Previous care experience helpful but not essential – full training provided
- Willingness to complete NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Why Work With Us?
✔ Paid travel time at £12.21/hour
✔ Mileage paid at 35p per mile
✔ Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle
✔ Supportive, close-knit team culture
✔ Full induction and ongoing training
✔ A chance to make a real difference every single day
Apply Today
If you’re ready to bring independence, dignity, and comfort to people in your local community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your rewarding care journey with My Choice Healthcare.
My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.70 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 37 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Do you currently require visa sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Do you have an adult enhanced DBS certificate issued within the last 12 months or on the update service?
- Do you hold a valid UK licence and have access to your own vehicle?
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: DCCA1