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What is the role?
Make a real impact every day as a Care Assistant at Hafod.
We’re looking for kind, caring and reliable people to join our team. You’ll support people with daily living activities and personal care like washing, dressing, helping people use the bathroom as well as supporting with meals, wellbeing activities and routines.
It’s hands on rewarding work where you can genuinely make a difference to the people you support, and no two days are ever the same.
We put people first, offering great training, supportive teams and opportunities to grow your career in care.
Please note: We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
We’re offering PT/FT hours with a range of shift options, including long days, early, late and night shifts across weekdays and weekends. We’ll talk through your availability and what works for you, while making sure we cover the shifts the home needs to provide the best care for our residents.
Some of our homes may have limited public transport links, and some shifts start early or finish late. You’ll therefore need reliable transport to and from work.
What you’ll be doing
- Provide personal and practical support to residents, including help with daily living, mobility, personal care such as washing, dressing and helping people use the bathroom, and offering general wellbeing support.
- Build positive, trusting relationships, offering kindness, conversation and emotional support to help residents feel safe and valued.
- Support residents to stay as independent as possible, encouraging choice and involvement in activities that matter to them.
- Digitally monitor and record care needs accurately, following care plans, reporting concerns and keeping colleagues informed.
- Work as part of a team, contributing to a warm, inclusive environment and following Hafod’s standards, policies and safeguarding responsibilities.
You can find the full job description attached for a more detailed overview of the role.
What you’ll bring
- A kind, patient and caring approach, with a genuine desire to support people.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build trust, listen and work positively with others.
- Reliability and willingness to learn, with confidence to follow guidance, routines and care plans.
- A respectful, person-centred attitude, valuing each individual's choices, dignity and independence.
- Emotional resilience and a calm manner, especially when supporting residents with varied needs.
Previous care experience isn’t essential, your compassion, reliability and desire to help others are what count. We’ll teach you what you need, and you’ll have the chance to complete a QCF qualification in Health and Social Care, which is a recognised award that supports your skills and career development in Care.
Interested in applying?
Submit your application online.
We’ll review all applications and if you’re shortlisted, we’ll get in touch to arrange an interview at Picton Court Care Home
If you’re successful at the end of the recruitment process, we’ll offer you the role and begin your pre-employment checks. This includes confirming your right to work and completing an enhanced DBS check, which we’ll organise and pay for.
If you’d like some tips or advice with the recruitment process, we’ve put together some helpful guidance, here
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Support and adjustments
We’re committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
About the home
Picton Court Nursing home in Porthcawl offers high quality care in beautiful surroundings. Providing residential accommodation for older people (male and female) aged 65+. Picton Court comprises of 76 bedrooms with en- suite facilities. The home is registered to offer nursing and residential care.
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At Hafod, we’re a socially conscious, not for profit organisation providing housing, care and support across south Wales. Everything we do is guided by our mission, Get the basics right, connect with you, and invest for a better future. We work together to deliver services that make a real difference in our communities.
We’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they truly belong; not just included, but respected, valued, and safe to be themselves. When people feel they belong, they bring their best, and that benefits all of us.
Work Location: In person
