Job Location: Hirwaun, CF44 9PS
Employment Type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Base Salary: Up to £14.42 per hour
Essentials: The ability to drive is essential for this post.
Qualifications: Full Training provided; Higher rate for QCF Level 2 qualified candidates
Benefits
• Double time for key festive bank holidays
• Early access to a proportion of monthly earnings
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Free DBS check
• Social Care Wales registration fee paid by M&D Care
• Access to Simply Health benefit (after 6 months service)
• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays
• Yearly performance and attendance related bonus schemes
• Yearly MOT
• Full-time contracts available from 37.5 to 45 hours per week
Full job description
Join our passionate team at M&D Care as a Care Assistant in our specialist residential service,in Hirwaum and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. As a Support Worker, you will provide emotional and practical care in a residential setting. No experience is necessary as full training will be given, but having the right values is important to us. Joining our Specialist Services team means working with some of the most complex individuals we support. Previous experience in a similar setting and a proactive approach whilst following specific plans are highly valued.
M&D Care are an established family-oriented business, which is run by a passionate team of professionals who deliver specialist, complex and bespoke care services throughout Southwest Wales for people with Learning Disability, Physical Disability and Mental Health needs. We believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to succeed and to achieve their goals and aspirations in life however big or small these may be.
Role and Responsibilities:
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to individuals with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care, meal preparation, medication management, and shopping.
• Promote independence, dignity, and well-being through engaging and meaningful activities.
• Work autonomously while maintaining the safety and respect of those you support.
• Comply with regulatory standards set by Social Care Wales and Care Inspectorate Wales.
• Work flexibly on a rota basis, including early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking compassionate individuals who share our values:
• Treat others with dignity and respect
• Work well as part of a team
• Strive for high-quality care and positive outcomes
• Willing to learn and grow professionally
• Take time to listen and understand individual needs
Additional Information
• A variety of contracted hours available (22.5 to 45 hours per week)
• Shift patterns vary and include weekends and night shifts on a rota basis
• No prior experience required – full training provided
• Opportunity to gain a QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care after probation, with full support
• Previous experience for this role would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given
Requirements
• A genuine passion for providing excellent care
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Must be aged 18 or over and a driver
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