Care Assistant

**Have you always thought about a career in care? Do you want to make a difference? If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity with the chance to be part of a fantastic team we want to hear from you** It doesn't matter about your background, if like helping people then we have a job for you. You do not need any qualifications or previous work experience, what’s really important is your values and attitude towards working with people who need care and support. Whether you have served in the armed forces, worked in hospitality, a factory, an office or a shop, it doesn’t matter, we can offer you a new opportunity, with full training provided, that not only will change your career journey, but will also have a positive impact on someone else’s life. All you need is the passion, enthusiasm and commitment to make a difference. We place people at the heart of everything we do. We provide personal career pathways that enable staff to develop their skills, knowledge and expertise within a supportive Social Care team. So why not join M&D Care today and become part of a passionate and positive team, who are all driven by the same desire and commitment to support the people we care for to lead the lives they want to. **Do you want a career where you can make a difference?** - Are you good with people? - Are you caring? - Are you reliable? - Can you work under pressure? - Are you happy to chat and put people at ease? - Are you a good listener? - Do you respect other people’s values and beliefs? - Are you keen to learn new skills? - Are you over 18? **Values and behaviours required**: - Treat people with dignity and respect - Good at working with others - Committed to quality care and improving lives - Willing to learn and develop - Spending time listening to people to get to know them and their needs - Respect people's right to make their own choices and decisions - Committed to working as part of a team - Give people your full attention and help people when they need it most **The Role**: Our Care Assistants play a vital role in the lives of the people we support and their families. You will work within our Residential service, working with people with Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and/or behaviours that challenge. - The activities you will take part in are wide-ranging and centred around the individual you are supporting. - You will be trained to offer person-centred support, which promotes dignity, independence and well-being. - We operate a number of services, some of which are very complex and you may be required to work within challenging environments. - You will actively promote independence in accessing the local community, and encourage engaging in work and further education where possible. - In a domestic setting, you will help individuals learn to cook and keep their living space clean and tidy. - You will provide focused support to assist people with individual tasks, personal care and medication needs. - Everyone is unique, we want you find the way to get the best out of all the people we support, by positively promoting independence, choice, dignity and privacy. **Training** - If you don’t have any previous care experience, we will provide you with the relevant training. - We provide personal career pathways that enable staff to develop their skills, knowledge and expertise within a supportive Social Care team. - We will support you to develop your understanding of clinical and social care issues which may arise. - We will assist you in creating your own career pathway, ensuring that you feel confident in all aspects of the role. **Job 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 - Employee Health & Wellbeing Scheme (>1yr service) - 28 days holiday including bank holidays - Yearly performance and attendance related bonus schemes - Pension scheme **INDPEN** **Job Type**: Permanent Pay: £12.53-£13.07 per hour **Benefits**: - Company pension - Health & wellbeing programme - Referral programme Shift: - 12 hour shift Licence/Certification: - UK Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person