Job Description

Domestic Assistant - Awel Tywi Care Home

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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.


We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

2117

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Part Time

Location:

Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Grade:

Grade A +8%

Salary:

25,548
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

13.24

Contract Hours

16

Come and join our team

Exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, committed, and flexible individuals to join the team at Awel Tywi Residential Home.


Both experienced Domestic Assistants and those new are welcome to apply. The individuals will work as part of an established team within the care home.


Responsibilities will include (but not restricted to):


General cleaning duties Laundry duties Moving and Handling, using equipment where required Complying with Health and Safety and Infection Control legislation and standards

Benefits

of working for Carmarthenshire County Council: Paid annual leave, Local Authority Pension Scheme, Occupational Health Service, Cycle to Work Scheme, guaranteed contracted hours, regular working pattern, full uniform and PPE supplied, paid full induction and training package with an excellent career progression pathway inclusive of QCF.


For an informal discussion please contact Steven Bird - 01558 822556 sjbird@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

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DBS level:

An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date:

20/08/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.