Home Care Assistant - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Seren Support Services

Seren Support Services

Verified Company

Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of
Community Care Worker/Home Care Assistant to join our amazing team here at
Seren Support based in the
Cardiff area.

Are you a team player? Are you methodical, driven, hard working and determined? Are you a kind and compassionate person looking for a new chapter in your career? Do you enjoy making people smile? Then we want to hear from you

Working times:
We have excellent working hours which will offer something for everyone

Our shift options are:

Shifts between 7am 3pm
Shifts between 4pm 10:30pm

Shift Pattern

We offer bank hours for people who require more flexibility and would like something different from week to week.

Shift Pattern

This is working 2 long days per week

Shift Pattern

This is working AM shifts and or PMS 3/4 days a week on a rolling roster.

Shift Pattern

Full time rolling roster 3/4 days per week

Working hours each week:
We offer hours from 20 hours per week to full time hours.

Location:
This particular role is based in the
Cardiff area and surrounding towns.

Pay:

We pay excellent hourly rates of Standard £11.00 per hour and Social Scare Wales Registered £11.20 per hour with mileage paid at 40p per mile and travel time at £10.

42p per hour

What do our current care staff say about working for us
- 'I couldn't have been happier working for Seren. My manager was amazing and she has a human touch approach to everyone.'_

November 2023, Care Assistant based in Neath, Port Talbot
- 'I am happy to share that my experience of working in Seren is good. I have been here just over 1 year, and I speak positively. Managers are helpful. I would recommend being a support worker to anyone who is looking for a role to give a little something back.'_

September 2023, Care Assistant based in Cardiff

Benefits / Package

Market leading hourly wage.
Award winning provider (check out our Instagram and Facebook pages to see the photos)
Team activities
Ongoing training and development
We pay for your car MOT Fee every year
A wellestablished homecare provider who invests in their team
A growing company making a huge difference in people's lives everyday.
Excellent management and supportive staff.
Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities.
We really care about our workforce.
Long service awards
Cycle to work scheme

Who are we?
We have been providing care and support services since 2011, helping individuals live their life as independently as possible. Our service is designed to provide care in the comfort of our service users' own homes. Our experienced staff support a variety of people with individual needs, always maintaining dignity, respect and promoting independence.

We operate our services throughout Neath Port Talbot, Powys and Bridgend in South Wales.

We respond to the needs of our service users 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help them make the most out of life.

We're looking to hire people who genuinely get a buzz from helping other people. Want to join the Seren team? Read on

What values do we look for in our staff?

Strive: Strive to always reach the best outcome
Engage: With others
Responsible: Take ownership and act responsible
Energy: have energy and a passion for helping/caring for people
Nurturing: Understanding and addressing the unique needs of clients while being nurturing and showing empathy.
Respect: Treating clients with dignity, respecting privacy, cultural differences, and preferences.
Reliability: Being punctual and dependable for timely care.
Communication Skills: Effectively conveying information to clients, healthcare professionals, and families.
Patience: Dealing with clients with varying abilities with calmness and understanding

Flexibility:
Adapting to changing schedules and client needs.

Professionalism: Maintaining ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals, family, and support networks.
Commitment to

Continuous Learning:
Staying updated on healthcare practices

Integrity:
Upholding honesty, acknowledging mistakes, and maintaining trust.

To be Kind, Caring and Empathetic.
To maintain Professionalism at all times.
A desire to genuinely help other people and make a difference.
To maintain Professionalism at all times

Key responsibilities:

Companionship ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
Accompanying to appointments or shopping
Personal care supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent

Essential criteria: