Job Description

Female applicants with a full driving license and access to their own care are required for this role.

Do you want a job where you can genuinely get to know the people you support?

At ND Care & Support, our care assistants provide care to people in their own homes, helping them stay independent and comfortable.

You’ll be joining a supportive team, receive ongoing training and support, and have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people you care for.

What will you be doing?

Every day is different, but your visits will include things like:

• Personal and intimate care
  Helping with dressing, washing, toileting and other personal care. You must be comfortable providing intimate care with dignity and respect

• Medication
  Supporting people to take their medications safely and on time, in line with their care plans

• Food preparation and domestic help
  Preparing meals, drinks and snacks. Helping people with everyday household tasks like tidying, laundry and keeping the person’s environment safe and comfortable

• Companionship, conversation and emotional support
  One of the key elements of the role. You’ll get to know the people you support, have a chat, listen to what’s important to them and be someone they can rely on. Sometimes just having a familiar, friendly face can make the world of difference to someone’s day

• Travelling between visits
  You will be driving between homes throughout the local area, so it is essential that you have a full driving licence and your own vehicle
  

Why work for ND Care & Support?

Care work can be challenging, so we believe you should feel supported and rewarded for the difference you make.

• A friendly team that has your back
  You’ll be part of a supportive team where you can ask questions, talk things through, and get help when you need it. We want you to feel comfortable in your role and know you’re not on your own.

• £15.07 per hour Monday to Friday, £15.63 per hour on weekends
  Rates include rolled-up holiday pay

• A structured rota with every other weekend off
  You’ll work on a planned rota, giving you consistency and letting you know what to expect from your week
  Our AM shift runs from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and our PM shift runs from 3:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

• £250 joining bonus
  Complete your first 100 hours and you’ll receive a £250 bonus

• Paid travel time + 25p per mile
  You’ll be paid for the time you spend travelling between the first and last home you visit, and will receive mileage reimbursement

• Full training and ongoing support
  You don’t need years of previous experience in care. We’ll provide all the training and support you need to become confident in your role

• Enhanced DBS paid for
  We reimburse the cost of your Enhanced DBS check (after working 50 hours), so joining our team doesn’t leave you out of pocket

• Free uniform and PPE
  Everything you need to work safely is provided

You don’t need to be an experienced Care Assistant

What matters most is how you treat people. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient and respectful

• Reliable and dependable

• Comfortable working independently

• Happy providing personal and intimate care

• A good communicator

• Willing to learn and follow care plans

• Able to travel between service users

• A female driver with a full driving license and their own car

Previous care experience is welcome, but full training is provided and this can also be an opportunity to begin or to develop your career in care work.

Important requirements

• You are female
  Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions.

• You hold a full UK or international driving license

• You have your own reliable vehicle

• You are comfortable providing intimate care

• You are willing to complete an Enhanced DBS Check

• You are physically able to carry out manual handling tasks

• You have the legal right to work in the UK
  Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship

Ready to join us?

If you’re looking for a role where the work you do genuinely matters, while also being well supported and rewarded, we’d love to talk to you. Apply now to join the ND Care & Support team in Bridgend.

ND Care & Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.