Casual Care / Domestic Assistant – Tegfan
The role involves general domestic tasks, kitchen duties and personal care of residents and service users. Flexibility to cover shifts at short notice is required.
Job details
Salary £13.47 / £13.90 per hour, depending on the duties undertaken
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Tegfan Resource CentreCF44 8HU
Tegfan is set in its own grounds in Trecynon – Aberdare, within walking distance of a bus station.
About us
We provide a high standard quality of care for up to 45 individuals with a diagnosis of dementia. We support residents to maintain skills, promote independence, dignity and privacy, and engage individuals in activities and social outings.
The role
We are looking for reliable individuals with excellent communication skills who can work well with others in a social care environment. Responsibilities include general domestic tasks, kitchen duties and personal care of residents and service users. You will need to be flexible and available at short notice to cover periods of absence of permanent staff during the week, weekends and nights.
Candidates should have a positive outlook and understanding of the needs of older people. Previous experience with older adults or people with a disability is advantageous. The successful candidate will be supported to complete the All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) and to register with Social Care Wales.
- Paid DBS
- Paid registration with Social Care Wales
- Fully supported and free training programme
- Shadowing with experienced staff at induction
- Full PPE and risk assessments in line with government guidelines
- Occupational Health Service including self-referral physiotherapy and confidential counselling
- Blue Light card discounts
- Opportunities for career progression
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and may require an enhanced disclosure and barring service check for the role.
The council values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all sections of the community are welcome.
Please note that this is an ongoing advert; suitable candidates will be invited to interview at regular intervals.
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