Heartfelt Care, Pursuing Perfection!
Here at ND Care & Support, we are looking for dedicated individuals to support people to remain independent in their own homes with dignity. The work will be in Cardiff East - Llanrummey, Rumney, St Mellons, Trowbridge, Pentwyn and Penylan, but please note, you may be required to work in others areas of Cardiff when required. You might already be working in the Care industry or looking for a more rewarding change of career; whatever your goal is, we will support you every step of the way. As a registered member of the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), we pride ourselves in the exceptional level of service we offer to our clients, carried out by our remarkable Carers.
A full UK driving license or an international driving license and your own car are essential. You must be able to work a minimum of 25 hours.
The Role
- Assisting or prompting individuals with administering medication and treatments.
- Supporting with personal care, such as washing, and dressing.
- Duties around the house, including washing dishes, laundry and tidying up.
- Moving individuals safely using specialist equipment.
- Preparing food and prompting or assisting at mealtimes.
- Companionship and emotional support.
- Trips out into the community for appointments and wellbeing.
- Committing to working a minimum of 16 hours a week, and every other weekend.
We will cover the cost of your Enhanced DBS check, Social Care Wales registration fee and a Blue Light Card — saving you over £70! (We will reimburse you for the Blue Light Card and SCW registration fee on proof of purchase and once you have worked for us for more than four weeks). Finally, we will even pay you to attend a five-day Induction and training course at our Cardiff headquarters (paid at national minimum wage once you have worked for us for a minimum of 100 hours).
Above all, we are looking for compassionate, kind-hearted people, who are dependable and always prepared to go that extra mile. If this is you, then we can't wait to hear from you.
What ND Care & Support offers:
- Regular work
- Flexible shift patterns
- Travel time, waiting time and mileage payments
- Full paid visits, not minute by minute
- Free PPE & uniform
- Support to achieve Social Care Wales Registration
- Ongoing training opportunities
- Supportive management
- Free access to wellbeing events and webinars
- Access to high street and travel discounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Excellent career progression
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
Please contact ND Care & Support, Cardiff branch, for more information on this job vacancy, on 029 2082 7583 or click Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy.
ND Care & Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.12-£14.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road