Care Worker (Nights) – Dolyfelin Care Home
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 3257
Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies: 2
Contract type: Permanent Part Time
Location: St Clears
Grade: Grade D +8%
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly.
Hourly Rate: £14.32 – £14.78
Contract Hours: 35 hrs
Closing Date: 10/06/2026, 23:55
Come and join our team
We are looking to recruit a caring, compassionate and motivated Night Care Worker to join our friendly residential care home team. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with an interest in care work who wants to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
About the Role
As a Night Care Worker, you will support our residents to feel safe, comfortable and well cared for throughout the night. You will work closely with colleagues to provide high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and homely environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting residents with personal care, always maintaining dignity and respect
- Assisting with moving and handling in a safe and supportive way
- Helping with meal and drink preparation as required
- Providing assistance with medication, in line with training and guidance
- Supporting individuals living with dementia, offering reassurance and understanding
- Encouraging participation in meaningful activities where appropriate
- Working as part of a team, contributing to a positive and supportive environment
- Following guidance and care plans, including direction from professionals such as GPs, physiotherapists and nurses
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Is kind, patient and empathetic
- Has a genuine interest in supporting others
- Is reliable, motivated and willing to learn
- Works well both independently and as part of a team
- Is able to follow guidance and maintain high standards of care
Previous experience in care is welcome but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.
What We Offer
You will be joining a supportive and dedicated team who are committed to providing the best possible care for our residents. We value teamwork, respect and making a meaningful difference every day.
Why Work With Us
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a team that truly cares about the people they support. The work you do will have a real and lasting impact on the lives of our residents.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference in a supportive environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Jason Gregory on 01994 230039.
Apply today to join our care team.
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.
Level 3 – You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
- Access to staff health and wellbeing support
- Personal development and career progression
- Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Notes
We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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