Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Social Care Worker, where your dedication and caring nature will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily living. In this vital role, you will provide personalized care and assistance to promote independence, dignity, and well-being. Whether working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or community settings, your efforts will help create a safe, comfortable environment for those in need of extra support. This paid position offers an opportunity to develop your skills while making a positive impact on individuals’ lives every day.
Duties
- Assist residents and clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility to ensure comfort and safety
- Support patient care routines including medication administration, health monitoring, and basic nursing tasks in accordance with care plans
- Provide specialized Alzheimer's, dementia, hospice, or senior care to meet individual needs with patience and empathy
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary requirements and assist with meal consumption when necessary
- Engage in behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions and reduce agitation or distress
- Drive clients to appointments or outings safely while maintaining proper documentation of transportation activities
- Perform light housekeeping duties and ensure the environment remains clean, organized, and welcoming
Skills
- Proven experience in assisted living or home care environments with a strong understanding of patient needs
- Knowledge of nursing home procedures, dementia care techniques, and hospice support practices
- Ability to handle heavy lifting safely when assisting with mobility or transfers
- Excellent caregiving skills combined with effective communication and active listening abilities
- Familiarity with medication administration protocols and first aid procedures
- Capable of managing challenging behaviors with patience and professionalism
- Valid driving license for transportation duties; experience with child or elder care is a plus
Join us in delivering compassionate care that truly transforms lives! We value energetic individuals who are committed to providing respectful support while fostering independence. This role is ideal for motivated caregivers eager to grow their expertise in senior care, dementia support, and holistic patient well-being. All positions are paid roles designed to empower you to make a lasting difference every day.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- UK visa sponsorship
Experience:
- home care : 1 year (required)
Language:
Location:
- Cardiff, Cardiff (required)
Work Location: On the road
